Last night, we meet for a little beer and food pairing tasting. For the food end of things, I brought my Honey-chipotle jerky. This was paired with the Stone Brewing Smoked Porter. And for dessert, Sam made homemade ice cream with from-scratch butterscotch and caramel sauces, which was pair...

In an ode to the Beer Report, this beer is f*cking metal! It comes in a six pack which would be great if you split between 3 guys. At 8.8% ABV, it a stout mutha. Imagine my surprise when I found this little treasure in the back of gas station’s beer cooler. Appearance: Scant white head that...

An unique brown ale that is sweet and robust at the same time. Appearance: One-finger head that is tinged with tan. Reddish-brown in color. Moderation carbonation. Aroma: This may be a bit esoteric, but I was reminded of ponderosa pine – piney with hints of vanilla and floral. Taste: The...