Wacko Magic Hat does it again? Yes they do! Do yourself a favor and read on before judging this one. Magic Hat has been in the micro-brewing scene since 1994, based out of Vermont. The Wacko doesn’t pack much of a punch at 4.5% ABV but that’s to be expected for a summer seasonal.
Dogfish Head is becoming pretty synonymous with your first thought of: craft beer. It’s a leader in innovation of flavorful, unique and “off-centered” beers. Counterpart to their Red & White fruit beer is the Black & Blue, which I have up for review today. The bottle is large and heavy, and the portrait art is by painter David Larned, created specifically for the Black & Blue from Dogfish Head.
Continuing my work on the Ithaca Brewing Company’s variety pack that Shane and I purchased, I pulled out a great spring brew. The Apricot Wheat is the signature brew from Ithaca. It is available year round but I consider it a great spring tasting beer. The apricot sits at a mild 5% ABV, making it a solid sessionable beer.
While browsing my local distributor this weekend I came across a variety pack that was just shrink wrapped six packs for a reasonable price. After checking out the pack ,it turned out it was a Belgian variety of beers now produced by the craft brewer, Michigan Brewing Company.
I was feeling a little adventurous when I grabbed a bottle of Raspberry Ale from the Thirsty Dog Brewing Company. As part of a mixed six-pack from one of my favorite little spots (Craft Ale House), I decided that it was worthy enough for a review. This beer was better than I expected with its smell and taste but the 3.9% ABV was a little disappointing.
