Tag: Craft Brew

Beer Review – Orval Trappist Ale


On separate occasions, G-LO and I had the same great thought: buy a bottle of Orval Trappist Ale. This is another great product brought to America by the fine folks at Merchant du Vin. I have reviewed Merchant du Vin’s offerings from Samuel Smith, Westmalle, Ayinger, and Lindeman’s, so when […]

Beer Review – Sly Fox Oktoberfest Lager


I reached into the can bin, pulled out the last can of Sly Fox Oktoberfest Lager, and thought that I should review it before it was gone. This was another autumn seasonal that I had purchased with the intent to share at HalloweinerFest. Sadly, I think I had refrigerated it, […]

Christmas Countdown. 5 Days To Go…


It is quite obvious that Mr. Moose was raised properly by his Mamma and Papa. Not only did he bring the gift of a Poinsettia to our home, he even brought a bottle of Anchor Brewing’s 2011 Christmas Ale. What a classy and generous Moose! WARNING! Shameless plug […]

Rock Bottom – Moonlight & Cask Porter


On a recent trip to La Jolla, we stopped at the local Rock Bottom Brewing Company and I selected the sampler. This involves eight 4oz pours. The first 4 pours are the same tried and true beverages that are served at all of the Rock Bottom’s. The last […]