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Owen has sampled local and microbrews during travels around the world and the U.S. He enjoys beer’s renaissance and takes advantage of the many wonderful brews in Southern California and beyond. E-mail him at owen@mybeertooth.com.

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Eel River Raven's Eye Imperial Stout- A tasty organic beer

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Eel River Brewing Company, in Northern California's Humboldt County, claims to be the first certified organic brewery in the United States. One...
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Ken Schmidt/Maui/Stone Kona Coffee, Macadamia, Coconut Porter: Seductive and exotic

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Unfortunately, the Ken Schmidt/Maui/Stone Kona Coffee, Macadamia, Coconut Porter is one beer that you probably might not get to taste. A very limited...
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Wolaver's India Pale Ale- a decent organic beer

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Inexplicably, beer is not part of the big push for natural and organic foods. Organic beers are hard to find, but hopefully as this trend continues...
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Stone 09.09.09 Vertical Epic Ale

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Stone 09.09.09 Vertical Epic Ale is the eighth in a series of eleven epic ales from Stone Brewing Company. The first was released on February 2,...
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Bison IPA - A good tasting organic beer that's good for the world.

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Bison IPA is an organic India Pale Ale from Bison Brewing. Formed in 1989, Bison Brewing is based in Berkeley, and believes in making good beers with...
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Victory Hop Devil - A very delicious well hopped beer

Note: This beer was tasted while on vacation in the Poconos (PA) and Binghamton (NY), and is part of my Vacation Beers 2009 series. This beer can be...
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Magic Hat Brewing Co- Lucky Kat (the subtle IPA)

Note: This beer was tasted while on vacation in the Poconos (PA) and Binghamton (NY), and is part of my Vacation Beers 2009 series. An odd label on a...
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Dundee India Pale Ale- an IPA worth skipping

Note: This beer was tasted while on vacation in the Poconos (PA) and Binghamton (NY), and is part of my Vacation Beers 2009 series. As a fan of India...
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Ithaca Beer Co. Apricot Wheat- A good morning beer

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Note: This beer was tasted while on vacation in the Poconos (PA) and Binghamton (NY), and is part of my Vacation Beers 2009 series. Sometimes a beer...
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Weyerbacher Old Heathen Imperial Stout- an unexpectedly different stout

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Note: This beer was tasted while on vacation in the Poconos (PA) and Binghamton (NY), and is part of my Vacation Beers 2009 series. When looking for...
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