Monthly Archives: September 2011

Reer Review: Real McCoy

Posted on September 21, 2011 by The Mad Scientist

Mammoth Brewing Company is known for being the only brewing company on the Eastern slope of Yosemite National Park and Sierra National Forrest. Situated at 8,000 feet above sea level, Mammoth Brewing Company brews all their beers with local water … Continue reading →

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Beer Review: Eye of the Hawk

Posted on September 19, 2011 by The Mad Scientist

Mendocino Brewing Company is know for having a range of beers named after large birds of prey. Eye of the Hawk is a “Select Ale” that encompasses the “Spirit of the Hawk” with a strange cult following. Brewed with caramel … Continue reading →

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Beer Review: Guinness Black Lager

Posted on September 16, 2011 by The Mad Scientist

From St. James’s Gate in Dublin, Ireland comes one of the newest additions to the Guinness family: Guinness Black Lager. This Euro dark lager has a 4.5% alcohol by volume and is cold brewed with roasted barley “to deliver the … Continue reading →

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Craft Beer Cocktails

Posted on September 14, 2011 by The Mad Scientist

Even the most dedicated craft beer drinker needs to drink something else sometime. Water just doesn’t have the right flavor, spirits are too strong and mixed drinks are too fruity. However, craft beer restaurants are taking an new approach to … Continue reading →

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Beer Review: Hoopla

Posted on September 13, 2011 by The Mad Scientist

Few combinations are better than beer and music. Hoopla is a pale ale brewed by Boulder Beer Company and Kyle Hollingsworth, a Boulder musician known for being the keyboardist in the band String Cheese Incident. Hoopla is a beer brewed … Continue reading →

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Beer Review: Belgian Style Yeti

Posted on September 8, 2011 by The Mad Scientist

Great Divide Brewing Company is one of my favorite Colorado based breweries. Their beers are always fantastic and span out through many beer styles, plus Great Divide does a great job experimenting with new styles and flavors. One of their … Continue reading →

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