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Founders KBS

Founders KBS is a complex barrel-aged imperial stout with aromas of oak and bourbon followed by hints of coffee. KBS tastes of bourbon followed by vanilla and chocolate with a coffee chaser. It has a strong alcohol bite that will mellow with age....
By Brewhead Von Pilsner March 18, 2016
Beers
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Deschutes Pinedrops

Deschutes Pinedrops is an IPA for those who like an earthy chill to their ale. Pinedrops tastes of bitter citrus with a lingering hint of pine. It is brewed with five hops and five malts for a crisp, hop-forward flavor. ABV 6.5% IBU 70 Deschutes...
By Brewhead Von Pilsner February 24, 2016
Beer
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Beer Freshness, Quality and Aging

Craft beer is expensive and there’s no reason not to enjoy it at its peak quality. Most beer is meant to be drank immediately. The fresher the better. This includes lagers, american ales, and wheat beers. If you want to experience the full flavor...
By Brewhead Von Pilsner February 24, 2016
Fun
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The Game of Darts: Equipment and Setup

Darts is one one my favorite games to enjoy with friends or when competing with foes. There’s nothing like the exhilaration of hitting the bullseye. It’s the classic metaphor for success. Even better, darts is a traditional pub game that pairs very well with...
By Brewhead Von Pilsner February 16, 2016
Beers
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Greenbush Dystopia

Greenbush Dystopia smells of coffee and toasted malts. Very burnt and smoky tasting. Long lasting, refined flavor. Strong on the alcohol and little thinner than many Russian Imperial Stouts, yet still exhibits complexity for an enjoyable drinking experience. ABV 9% Greenbush Dystopia at: Beer...
By Brewhead Von Pilsner February 10, 2016
Fun
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Remembering Classic Board Games

Too often these days we get wrapped up in the fast-paced, short-attention, insular world of our ubiquitous devices. It’s easy to lose touch with those around us and easier to zone out in the never-ending flow of data, forgetting that the most important and cherished human...
By Brewhead Von Pilsner February 5, 2016
Beers
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Founders Imperial Stout

Founders Imperial Stout is a dark, delicious, roasty delight that’s brewed with a variety of malts. It has a slight boozy coffee aroma, bitter caramel and cocoa taste, and very smooth mouthfeel. ABV: 10.5% IBUs: 75 Founders Imperial Stout at: Beer Advocate...
By Brewhead Von Pilsner February 2, 2016
Beerducation
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Brewhead’s Basic Beer Quiz

So you think you know your stuff? Test your general knowledge of beer and brewing with this ten question beer quiz. See if you’re an apprentice or a brewmaster. Brewhead’s Basic Beer Quiz
By Brewhead Von Pilsner February 2, 2016
Glossary
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Nitro Beer

Nitro beer is so-called due to the addition of nitrogen gas in the dispensing process. Special taps are used that infuse the ale with nitrogen, producing bubbles that are much smaller than those created by CO2 gas. The resulting brew has a persistently foaming...
By Brewhead Von Pilsner February 1, 2016
Beer Clubs
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Beer Clubs: The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club

Some of us enjoy frequenting our local brew proprietor, chatting up the latest releases, and contributing to the local economy, while others would like their beer hand-picked by someone else and delivered straight to their door. If you or someone you know favors the...
By Brewhead Von Pilsner September 17, 2015
Beers
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Perrin Lil Griz

Perrin Lil Griz is lower-alcohol barrel-aged brown ale that’s got great flavor in an easy to drink package. The aromas are heavy coffee and chocolate, with flavors changing from black licorice to coffee to creamy roasted chocolate. A subtle touch of bourbon and...
By Brewhead Von Pilsner September 2, 2015
Beer Accessories
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Beer Glass Styles

There’s no more spirited discussion than opinion on beer glass styles and usage. The thoughts range from I don’t need no stinkin’ glass, to OMG you’re ruining that barrel-aged stout by drinking it from a pint glass. But when it comes down to it,...
By Brewhead Von Pilsner August 18, 2015
Beers
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Trappistes Rochefort 10

Trappistes Rochefort 10 is a world-class Belgian quad ale with a rich appearance and enticing aromas of apple, banana, and some spice. It tastes of chocolate, sweet fruits, and molasses for a sophisticated range of flavors. Highly carbonated, full of sediment, and slightly bitter with...
By Brewhead Von Pilsner August 10, 2015
Beers
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Bell’s Oracle

Bell’s Oracle is a seasonal double IPA that’s beautifully colored, full of aroma, and tasting of bitter grapefruit and lemon. Citrusy smells and piney flavors evolve from major hop additions during the boiling and dry-hopping phases. Oracle starts thick and resiny with a touch...
By Brewhead Von Pilsner August 8, 2015
Quick Brew
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Jackie O’s Dark Apparition

Dark Apparition is a Russian Imperial Stout that is black as a moonless night. Coffee and molasses aromas rise from the murky depths while flavors that range from black licorice to chocolate delight in every sip. Seven malts give this brew a distinct...
By Brewhead Von Pilsner August 5, 2015

Brew Notes: New Holland Tasmanian Hatter

Tasmanian Hatter is a brand new year-round beer from New Holland Brewing and...
Brew Notes: Founders Curmudgeon

When I was a child my momma gave me a daily dose of Blackstrap...
Brewhead Review: GLBC Chillwave

Chillwave is a seasonal American double IPA from Great Lakes Brewing Company in...
Brewhead Review: Founders Blushing Monk

Blushing Monk is a rare release from Founders who only...
Brewhead Review: Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale

Hybrid Brown Ale Dogfish Head Brewery, Milton, Delaware Founded 1995 Dogfish Head was Delaware’s...

Founders KBS is a complex barrel-aged imperial stout with aromas of oak and bourbon followed by hints of coffee. KBS tastes of bourbon followed by vanilla and chocolate with a coffee chaser. It has a strong alcohol bite that will mellow with age....

Deschutes Pinedrops is an IPA for those who like an earthy chill to their ale. Pinedrops tastes of bitter citrus with a lingering hint of pine. It is brewed with five hops and five malts for a crisp, hop-forward flavor. ABV 6.5% IBU 70 Deschutes...

Craft beer is expensive and there’s no reason not to enjoy it at its peak quality. Most beer is meant to be drank immediately. The fresher the better. This includes lagers, american ales, and wheat beers. If you want to experience the full flavor...

Darts is one one my favorite games to enjoy with friends or when competing with foes. There’s nothing like the exhilaration of hitting the bullseye. It’s the classic metaphor for success. Even better, darts is a traditional pub game that pairs very well with...

Greenbush Dystopia smells of coffee and toasted malts. Very burnt and smoky tasting. Long lasting, refined flavor. Strong on the alcohol and little thinner than many Russian Imperial Stouts, yet still exhibits complexity for an enjoyable drinking experience. ABV 9% Greenbush Dystopia at: Beer...

Too often these days we get wrapped up in the fast-paced, short-attention, insular world of our ubiquitous devices. It’s easy to lose touch with those around us and easier to zone out in the never-ending flow of data, forgetting that the most important and cherished human...

Founders Imperial Stout is a dark, delicious, roasty delight that’s brewed with a variety of malts. It has a slight boozy coffee aroma, bitter caramel and cocoa taste, and very smooth mouthfeel. ABV: 10.5% IBUs: 75 Founders Imperial Stout at: Beer Advocate...

So you think you know your stuff? Test your general knowledge of beer and brewing with this ten question beer quiz. See if you’re an apprentice or a brewmaster. Brewhead’s Basic Beer Quiz

Nitro beer is so-called due to the addition of nitrogen gas in the dispensing process. Special taps are used that infuse the ale with nitrogen, producing bubbles that are much smaller than those created by CO2 gas. The resulting brew has a persistently foaming...

Some of us enjoy frequenting our local brew proprietor, chatting up the latest releases, and contributing to the local economy, while others would like their beer hand-picked by someone else and delivered straight to their door. If you or someone you know favors the...

Perrin Lil Griz is lower-alcohol barrel-aged brown ale that’s got great flavor in an easy to drink package. The aromas are heavy coffee and chocolate, with flavors changing from black licorice to coffee to creamy roasted chocolate. A subtle touch of bourbon and...

There’s no more spirited discussion than opinion on beer glass styles and usage. The thoughts range from I don’t need no stinkin’ glass, to OMG you’re ruining that barrel-aged stout by drinking it from a pint glass. But when it comes down to it,...

Trappistes Rochefort 10 is a world-class Belgian quad ale with a rich appearance and enticing aromas of apple, banana, and some spice. It tastes of chocolate, sweet fruits, and molasses for a sophisticated range of flavors. Highly carbonated, full of sediment, and slightly bitter with...

Bell’s Oracle is a seasonal double IPA that’s beautifully colored, full of aroma, and tasting of bitter grapefruit and lemon. Citrusy smells and piney flavors evolve from major hop additions during the boiling and dry-hopping phases. Oracle starts thick and resiny with a touch...

Dark Apparition is a Russian Imperial Stout that is black as a moonless night. Coffee and molasses aromas rise from the murky depths while flavors that range from black licorice to chocolate delight in every sip. Seven malts give this brew a distinct...