For whatever reason, I’m really currently fascinated by two German styles that are often overlooked: Kolsch and Altbier. We’ll save the former for another post, but seeing Uerige, a classic example of the Altbier style the other day down at The Village Beer Merchant, (and it comes in a way cool swing-top no less,) […]

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I didn’t really know what category to judge it to, was the issue here. They bill it as an Imperial Chocolate Stout. Ok, but it’s not a Russian Imperial Stout (13F)- and though it’s got flaked oats, it’s not an Oatmeal Stout (13C). So, is it Category 23- Specialty Beer? If […]

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