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Los Angeles Barleywines

What happened to my Old Tree Hugger?

This is a tale about one of the best little craft breweries in Texas that continually flies under the radar. You may or may not have had a beer...
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Divine Reserve No. 10: English-style barleywine

Almost a full year after their previous release in this limited-batch series, Saint Arnold has finally bottled and sent out their Divine Reserve No...
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Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine-Style Ale

One style that just does not get enough attention in this space is the American-style barleywine. And that is a terrible shame.One reason for this...
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What to make of Mikkeller's Big Worse

I have been deliberately avoiding writing about the Mikkeller beers, even though they have been available here in North Texas for many months now....
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Bigfoot vertical tasting

As mentioned previously, some beers age well, and some are even meant to. A tasting of different years of the same beer can be revealing, as well...
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Barleywines and winter

We’ve had a big week of snow and cold weather in Kansas City. A good way to enjoy this season is to savor the beers that are made for sipping...
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Brooklyn finally unleashes their Monster Ale

For most of us, when we hear about a beverage named “Monster” we think of the over-the-top and calorie-laden energy drink by that name....
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Samuel Adams Utopia: A beer of superlatives

This is a story about a beer of superlatives.One of the strongest (if not the strongest) beer in the world at 27% ABV.One of the most expensive...
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Vintage beers and cellaring

Beer aging in a former gold mine at 50° F. Photo by Lucy Burningham.Or "Buy it now; drink it much later." Yes, for the most part the...
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A beer to keep: Sierra Nevada Bigfoot

Most beer is like bread. It is best when new and freshly brewed, and it’s quality goes downhill as it ages. This is why brewpub beer often...
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