Guinness beer is one of the world’s most popular and recognizable beers. The iconic Irish stout was first brewed at St James’s Gate Brewery in 1759. The style has quite a history, particularly in Ireland and Great Britain, where the style developed. Let’s dig into what makes Arthur Guinness’s dry stout a classic beer. What … Read more
Eat at any Asian restaurants lately? If so, your beer offerings are likely to include Asahi and Sapporo. In the United States, Sapporo Premium is the number one selling Asian beer on the market. Asahi beer represents a formidable competitor to Sapporo in the Japanese market, with a 2021 sales volume of around two trillion … Read more
Sapporo and Kirin are the two most recognized Japanese beer brands in the US and abroad. Sapporo, alone, is the number one Asian beer, according to their website. Despite this, their sales represent only small slices of sales in the US (.03 percent and .02 percent, respectively). So we’d guess that most of those sales … Read more
While not as familiar (get it?) as Corona Extra in the United States, Corona Familar has long been recognized in Mexico by its 32-ounce brown bottle. The jug-style bottle not only is in stark contrast to the clear 12-ounce bottles of the rest of the Corona brand lineup, but represents a much fuller flavored Corona; … Read more
Every once in a blue moon, a beer is brewed that takes the world by storm. This is the story of a beer called Blue Moon, which has had just such an effect. Since its inception, Blue Moon has been an inspiration and lightning rod in the beer industry, but despite its romanticization, Blue Moon … Read more
I’m all for novelty beers as long as they taste good. The problem is, the novelty beers that are genuinely delectable are few and far between. The idea behind Shock Top Twisted Pretzel Wheat is a beer that’s supposed to taste like a soft pretzel. I’d say this beer does indeed smell like a pretzel, … Read more
Natural Ice: Appearance Standard fizzy yellow beer complexion. Perhaps a dark gold hue. Carbonation dies down quickly. Forms a small, bright white, soapy head which fizzles away quickly and leaves no lacing. Natural Ice: Smell Surprisingly mild for the type. Doesn’t have the generic “beer smell,” but the scent it does have is not exactly … Read more
I’m never afraid to declare that the emperor has no clothes in the world of beer. No brewery, style, or individual beer gets a free pass with me including the world’s oldest brewery – Weihenstephaner. Sure, they make one of the best hefeweizens on the planet, but can they make a lager? Weihenstephaner Original Premium … Read more
Finch’s Hardcore Chimera: Appearance Bright glowing orange hue over an extremely hazy body. Pours to a large, white, frothy head which retains and laces fairly well. Finch’s Hardcore Chimera: Smell Strong hop aroma of all major characters, especially citrus. Some alcohol is noticeable, as is the malt. Finch’s Hardcore Chimera: Taste If you’re going to … Read more
Once in a while you encounter a truly outstanding beer, like Two Roads Road 2 Ruin Double IPA. This has pretty much everything I want in the style: great taste, amazing drinkability, affordably priced and available in a can. It’s a great substitute for Heady Topper. Two Roads Road 2 Ruin Double IPA: Appearance Mostly … Read more