The Beer Philosopher
A devoted fan of craft and imported beer for the better part of 15 years. My websites are dedicated to the appreciation of fine beer - www.beerphilosopher.com and The Aleuminati - the (not so) secret society of better beer drinkers.
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Beer Review: Avery Mephistopheles StoutA review of Avery Brewing Company's Imperial Stout, Mephistopheles Stout. -
A Look at Samuel Adams 2007 UtopiasA look at the 2007 release of Samuel Adams Utopias; a 27% ABV beer.
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Beer Review - Brewery Ommegang Chocolate IndulgenceA review of Brewery Ommegang's 10th Anniversary beer, Chocolate Indulgence
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Plato - Philosopher or Beer Aficionado?A look at Plato's Cave allegory as it relates to the typical cheap beer drinker. -
Beer and Music - a Powerful CombinationA brief article about the emotive power of music, and of beer. When the two are combined, you have the stuff of which memories are made.
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An Overview of the New "Seat Saver" CoasterThe brainchild of two L.A. bartenders, the Seat Saver coaster can help you keep your space neat, and your seat yours while you step away from the bar ...
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A Review of Dogfish Head 90-Minute Imperial IPA AleA review of one of the best IPAs (India Pale Ale) in the world. -
How to Discover Craft Beer: A Beginner's GuideA look at the basic craft beer styles and their similarities and differences to popular, mass-produced beer brands. A helpful guide to moving beyond "cheap" beer to more flavorful, rewarding styles.
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My New/Old Friend - Oktoberfest BeerA look at the Oktoberfest, or Marzen, beer style.
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Beer Fundamentals: Basics of Beer Styles - AlesA look at some of the common types of ale.
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Dare to Pair Beer with FoodOne may enjoy a nice Pilsner with a bit of German sausage and kraut not because it's what one is "supposed" to drink, but because it just tastes right.
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Chateau Jiahu - a 9,000 Year Old Beer!Brewed using pre-gelatinized rice flakes, honey, Muscat grapes, hawthorn fruit and chrysanthemum flowers is enough to solidify the claim that Chateau Jiahu is one of the most unique beers ever brewed ... or at least in the last 9,000 years. -
Beer Fundamentals: Basics of Beer ClassificationWelcome to the first in a periodic series of short articles on the basics of beer. I've entitled this series "Beer Fundamentals." These articles are designed to be brief, easy to understand installments on the basics of what makes beer ...beer. -
A Preview of Brewery Ommegang's New ReleasesA preview of two new releases from Brewery Ommegang of Cooperstown, NY - Cave-Aged Three Philosophers and Chocolate Indulgence.
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The Holy Grail of Beer? Westvleteren 12A review of Westvleteren 12 from the Brewery of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren -
Rogue Chocolate Stout: A Dessert in a GlassA review of Rogue Brewing Company's Chocolate Stout -
Duchesse De Bourgogne Ale: A Sour LadyA Belgian Flanders Red poured into a jumbo red wine glass. Presents itself a deep ruby brown with a thin pale tan head that dissipates quickly, leaving a fine lace in the glassware. -
Belgian-style Beer: La Fin Du Monde from the Canadian Brewery UnibroueOne of my favorites is called "La Fin Du Monde," which means "The End of the World." This beer is a great choice for introducing the beer-challenged to the world of better beer. At 9% abv, though, this is not a beer to take lightly. -
2007 Pinch Penny Beer Festival - a RecapThe 12th annual Pinch Penny Beer Festival is in the books and the weather couldn't have been nicer for a late summer's afternoon. The cool, clear sunny day saw a lineup of 30 tables and over 180 beers, or other "malt beverages," arranged throughout the outdoor beer garden. -
Schneider-Brooklyner Hopfen Weisse: The Best of Both WorldsA review of the collaboration between the brew masters of Schneider brewery in Germany and Brooklyn Brewery in NY. -
A Peach of a Beer - Wheach Beer From O'Fallon BreweryToday's review is the summertime offering from O 'Fallon Brewery they like to call "Wheach." As the rather awkward name implies, Wheach is an American wheat ale with natural peach flavors added -
This Shandy is a Dandy of a BeerLeinenkugel's Summer Shandy is both a novelty and a facimile beer, technically, so I was prepared to really hate it. The problem is - it's tastes pretty darn good. Ruined my plan.
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A Look at Organic BeerA brief overview of the beer industry's move toward organic ingredients, processes and products.
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An Ale to Warm Both Heart and HandA review of Unibroue's seasonal ale, called Quelque Chose.
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The Beer Glassware of the Future?A look at the scientifically-engineered glassware from Samuel Adams - Boston Brewing Co.
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A Man for All Saisons - Belgian Style BeerConsidered a "farmhouse" ale, the Saison was traditionally brewed by farmers in the Belgian-French speaking region of Wallonia. The beer was brewed in the fall or winter for summer consumption, during the harvest.
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Meet Matilda - My Favorite American-made Belgian Style BeerA review of the Goose Island Brewing Company's Belgian-style beer, named Matilda.
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Pucker Up for a Belgian Treat - Gueuze BeerWhat beer strikes fear in the heart of some, whilst making others seek it out at almost any cost? It's the terribly tart, masterfully musty Belgian treasure known as Gueuze.
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Are Your Ready for Ommegeddon World Class Belgian Blonde Beer?Brewery Ommegang Ommegeddon - a Belgian-style Saison ale. This wild child of a Belgian blonde farmhouse ale is the brewery's latest, and maybe greatest, creation.
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Brouwerij Van Steenberge's Gulden Draak Belgian Beer - Not the Best, But Pretty GoodGulden Draak is the first "good" Belgian beer I ever sampled. This beer started the love affair I've had with Belgian ales ever since.
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Fall into Spice with O'Fallon's Pumpkin AleOne of my favorite fall seasonal ales is a pumpkin ale. Generally an amber ale with actual pumpkin (in whole or extract form) and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and clove added.