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Chefs Weigh In: Should You Really Be Using Guinness in Your Irish Stew?

Chefs Weigh In: Should You Really Be Using Guinness in Your Irish Stew?

Irish chefs share the history of Irish stew and the use of Guinness in recipes

BeerKevin GibsonMarch 17, 2021cookingComment

Cold Weather Beer Review: Guinness Imperial and Gingerbread Spiced Stout

Cold Weather Beer Review: Guinness Imperial and Gingerbread Spiced Stout

A review of the cold weather winter beers from Guinness including a gingerbread stout and an imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels.

Beer, ReviewKevin GibsonFebruary 22, 2021review, beer reviewComment

Is Suntory All-Free a Non-Alcoholic Substitute for Japanese Lager?

Is Suntory All-Free a Non-Alcoholic Substitute for Japanese Lager?

A review of Suntory All-Free non-alcoholic malt beverage beer

BeerKevin GibsonJanuary 27, 2021review, low alcohol, non-alcoholicComment

Beer Review: Strongman Coffee Milk Stout

Beer Review: Strongman Coffee Milk Stout

This sweet and creamy seasonal from North Carolina based Hi-Wire Brewing is perfect for fall.

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonNovember 12, 2020beer, stout, beer reviewComment

Beer Review: Brother Benjamin Imperial IPA

Beer Review: Brother Benjamin Imperial IPA

Michigan-based Greenbush Brewing Co’s Brother Benjamin Imperial IPA is an earthy, traditional double IPA that offers intense hops and a hint of honey.

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonNovember 5, 2020beer, ipa, imperial ipa, double ipa, beer reviewComment

Beer Review: Blackberry Farm Boundary Tree

Beer Review: Blackberry Farm Boundary Tree

This hoppy Belgian-style ale from Tennessee is perfect for warmer autumn days and barbecues

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonSeptember 30, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, ale, pale ale, belgian style, beer pairingComment

4 Summer-Friendly Beers From Tröeg Brewing

4 Summer-Friendly Beers From Tröeg Brewing

This PA brewery makes these crisp brews for sipping all season long

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonJuly 13, 2020beer, craft beer, microbreweryComment

Beer Review: 18th Street Brewery DIPA Double

Beer Review: 18th Street Brewery DIPA Double

Tasting King Reaper and Where It’s At - a pair of double IPAs from 18th Street Brewery

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonMay 26, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, double ipa, ipa, india pale ale, ale, hopsComment

Even in Tough Times, Breweries Give Back

Even in Tough Times, Breweries Give Back

Charity brews and craft beer collaborations in the age of Covid-19

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonApril 30, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, covid, imperial stoutComment

Beer Review: Bell's Lager of the Lakes

Beer Review: Bell's Lager of the Lakes

Here’s a widely available, easy-drinking lager beer that isn’t too hoppy

Featured, BeerKevin GibsonApril 22, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, lager, session beer, beer reviewComment

Beer Review: Stillwater Extra Dry

Beer Review: Stillwater Extra Dry

This American craft beer from Baltimore is a saison style with a sake-like twist

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonApril 6, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, double ipa, sake, covid, beer reviewComment

Beer Review: Melvin New England Breakfast Ale

Beer Review: Melvin New England Breakfast Ale

This limited edition beer originally won a Wyoming home brewing contest in collaboration with the Brewing Network.

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonMarch 2, 2020beer, ale, microbrewery, homebrewing, beer reviewComment

Beer Review: Evil Twin Big Ass Money Stout

Beer Review: Evil Twin Big Ass Money Stout

Yes, it’s craft beer made with frozen pizza and Norwegian currency

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonFebruary 3, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, beer reviewComment

Beer Review: Hunter Double Milk Stout

Beer Review: Hunter Double Milk Stout

Beer from Indiana that’s crafted from the inside out

Featured, BeerKevin GibsonJanuary 21, 2020beer, craft beer, microbreweryComment

Pairing Beer With Cheese

Pairing Beer With Cheese

An unscientific taste test of different beer styles with a variety of cheeses

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonJanuary 13, 2020drinkwire, beer, craft beer, blonde ale, ipa, new york international beer competition, beer educationComment

Beer Review: Young's Double Chocolate Stout

Beer Review: Young's Double Chocolate Stout

A sweet treat with a low ABV

Featured, BeerKevin GibsonJanuary 2, 2020beer, craft beer, stout, session beerComment

Beer Review: Brooklyn Brewing Black Ops Four Roses

Beer Review: Brooklyn Brewing Black Ops Four Roses

This year’s limited edition stout is aged in small batch bourbon barrels

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonDecember 26, 2019beer, craft beer, stout, imperial russian stout, beer review, New York StateComment

Beer Review: Innis & Gunn Bourbon Barrel Porter

Beer Review: Innis & Gunn Bourbon Barrel Porter

This lighter style of bourbon barrel beer is perfect for winter sipping.

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonDecember 9, 2019beer, microbrewery, craft beer, new york international beer competition, beer reviewComment

Beer Review: Hel & Verdoemenis

Beer Review: Hel & Verdoemenis

This dark, malty winter beer packs a punch of flavors

Featured, BeerKevin GibsonNovember 12, 2019beer, craft beer, microbrewery, stout, beer reviewComment

Fall Beer For the Pumpkin Averse

Fall Beer For the Pumpkin Averse

Classic, hearty autumnal beer styles without the pumpkin spice

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonNovember 4, 2019craft beer, beer, fallComment