Monthly Archives: July 2014

21st Amendment: Bitter American

Posted on July 29, 2014 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “If you’d been rocketed into space against your will, you might be a little bitter too. Bitter American is our long-overdue tribute to unsung, unwitting heroes everywhere. This American session ale packs a lot of hop and … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews, Light/Pale Ales | 1 Comment

Ballast Point: Big Eye India Pale Ale

Posted on July 28, 2014 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “The beer that helped put San Diego IPA’s on the map. Our Big Eye IPA is a big hoppy brew, thanks to the abundance of American Columbus and Centennial varieties we use to flavor and dry hop. … Continue reading →

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Firestone Walker: Easy Jack

Posted on July 8, 2014 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “Brewmaster Matt Brynildson went to the mountain and returned with a vision for a different kind of Session IPA, one that would be brewed and dry hopped with a globetrotting selection of new hop varieties from Europe, … Continue reading →

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Kona: Fire Rock Pale Ale

Posted on July 7, 2014 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “Fire Rock Pale Ale is crisp, refreshing “Hawaiian-style” pale ale. Its signature copper color results from the unique blend of specialty roasted malts. The pronounced citrus-floral hop aroma comes from the liberal amount of hops added to … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews, Light/Pale Ales | 3 Comments

Anchor: Steam Beer

Posted on July 6, 2014 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “Anchor Steam® Beer owes its deep amber color, thick, creamy head, and rich, distinctive flavor to a historic brewing process like none other. It is a process that combines deep respect for craft brewing tradition with many … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews, Lager/Pilsener | 2 Comments

Almanac: Biere de Chocolat

Posted on July 5, 2014 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “Our Biere de Chocolat celebrates the long and lauded history of chocolate production in San Francisco. Our aim was to create a beer bursting with cocoa flavors and aromas, balancing sweet and savory to create a complex … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews, Stouts/Porters | 1 Comment

Lagunitas: NightTime Ale

Posted on July 4, 2014 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “There are two kinds. There is the DayTime kind, which is bright and welcoming and then there is the NightTime kind, which should never be confused with the DayTime. NightTime is dark and deep and may take … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews, Dark/Brown Ales, IPA | 1 Comment

Speakeasy: Payback Porter

Posted on July 3, 2014 by TobysBeerReviews

From the Brewery:  “American hops provide a smooth distraction for Payback Porter’s robust strength, which is concealed within the shadows of dark imported malts.” 7.5% ABV American Porter Purchased from BevMo in Fresno, California. The Pour:  Poured from a 22 oz … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews, Stouts/Porters | 1 Comment