Articles by Mike Lorenz

Beer Review: Two Brothers Brewing Cane and Ebel

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
This beer finishes crisp, sweet and tangy, almost like a glass of juice. ...

Beer Review: Founders Brewing Doom

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Not run-of-the-mill in any way, Doom is definitely worth your consideration....
 

Beer Review: Dogfish Head Sixty-One

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Dogfish Head's first new core beer since 2007 is a wine-IPA hybrid....

Beer Review: Prairie Artisan Ales Standard

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Standard is a nice rendition of a farmhouse ale with a bit of extra bite from ci...
 

Beer Review: Victory Swing Session Saison

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Swing is worth seeking out as patio drinking season kicks into gear....

Beer Review: Flying Dog Lucky SOB Irish Red Ale

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Since the majority of beers in this style are offered by macro breweries, it's n...
 

Beer Review: Bell's Hopslam Ale

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Considering the hype that now surrounds this label, the fact that it doesn't dis...

Beer Review: Terrapin Wake 'N Bake

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Strong but not too strong, flavorful but not over the top, this is the perfect b...
 

Beer Review: Stillwater Artisanal Ales Sensory Series Vol. 1: Lower Dens

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Brewer Brian Strumke collaborated with a Baltimore band to come up with a new be...

Beer Review: Half Acre Daisy Cutter

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
This APA is all about its light but aromatic West Coast hops....
 

Beer Review: Flying Dog-BrewDog International Arms Race (U.S. Version)

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
The cross-Atlantic brewers put their talents to work creating a bitter beer that...

Beer Review: Green Flash-Brasserie St. Feuillien Friendship Brew

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Friendship Brew surprises the eye, looking more like a stout or porter instead o...
 

Beer Review: Southampton Publick House Saison Deluxe

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Saison Deluxe is a two-time GABF silver medal winner - saisons are one of the br...

Beer Review: Yeastie Boys Pot Kettle Black

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
The brewers themselves are not sure how to classify this highly heralded brew. I...
 

Beer Review: Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Try it with pork or bacon - or perhaps a donut - for the ultimate in fun beer an...

Cider Review: Anthem Hops

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Hops cider is a great find for those who suffer from gluten intolerance and miss...
 

Beer Review: Goose Island Pere Jacques

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Though many feared the A-B InBev acquisition would change Goose Island, over a y...

Beer Review: Timothy Taylor Landlord

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
This new-to-America beer is one of the easiest drinking and most flavorful Engli...
 

Beer Review: Freigeist Bierkultur Abraxxxas

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
This lichtenhainer weisse is not your everyday German wheat beer....

Beer Review: Pretty Things Jack D'Or

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
The flagship beer from Massachusetts tenant brewers Dann Paquette and Martha Hol...
 

Beer Review: Green Flash Rayon Vert

by Mike Lorenz in Beer
A golden brew with active carbonation drinks easily, with a slight barnyard funk...

The Perfect Crime - American-Style Blonde

Stllwater, Evil Twin and 12% Imports turn out a gem
by Mike Lorenz in Beer
One of the first two collaboration beers from the men behind Stillwater, Evil Tw...
 

Beer Review: Olvisholt Brugghus Lava

An Icelandic take on imperial stout
by Mike Lorenz in Beer
From a brewery on a 1000-year-old Icelandic farm comes a unique take on imperial...

Beer Review: Liefmans Goudenband

Sour plus barrel-aging makes a good
by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Liefmans Goudenband is a delightful Flanders oud Bruin, a style originated in th...
 

Beer Review: Anchorage Brewing Love Buzz & Whiteout

Wine barrel-aged, triple-fermented, full of funk
by Mike Lorenz in Beer
Ratebeer.com selected Alaska's Anchorage Brewing Company as the number one craft...

Beer Review: The Bruery Saison de Lente

Fresh, crisp, perfect for spring
by Mike Lorenz in Beer
The Bruery recently released their spring seasonal, Saison de Lente, a crisp far...
 

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