Southern Beer Review

This week on Southern Beer Review I review Mikkeller's Brunch Weasel and go on a mini rant about IPAs, beer snobs, and America Beer.  Beer Geek Brunch Weasel Brewed by: Mikkeller ApS Kobenhavn, Denmark Style | ABV Oatmeal Coffee Stout | 10.9% Subscribe to the Podcast: Stitcher - http://bit.ly/sbrstitcher iTunes - http://bit.ly/SBRitunes Pocket Casts - http://bit.ly/sbrpocket RSS - http://southernbeer.libsyn.com/rss Social Links: Twitter - http://twitter.com/sbrtv Facebook - http://facbook.com/groups/sbrtv Google+ - https://plus.google.com/+Southernbeermag/posts Untappd - http://untappd.com/user/SBRJames

This week on Southern Beer Review I review Beer Geek Flat White from Mikkeller and give you some tips on convincing your friends to switch to craft beer. Giving me a hand with this, via voice mail is Chris Phillips a.k.a. Mr. Liquid Bread. Review:Beer Geek Flat WhiteBrewed by:Mikkeller AsPKobenhavn, DenmarkStyle | ABVOatmeal Stout | 7.5% Subscribe to the Podcast:Stitcher - http://bit.ly/sbrstitcheriTunes - http://bit.ly/SBRitunesPocket Casts - http://bit.ly/sbrpocketRSS - http://southernbeer.libsyn.com/rss Social Links:Twitter - http://twitter.com/sbrtvFacebook - http://facbook.com/groups/sbrtvGoogle+ - https://plus.google.com/+Southernbeermag/postsUntappd - http://untappd.com/user/SBRJames 0 Likes  

This week I return with another great beer from Terrapin's Reserve series, Maggie's Blackberry Cobbler. This one is a short episode but I promise to have some great things to discus next week. Maggie's Blackberry CobblerBrewed By:Terrapin Beer Co.Athens, GAStyle | ABVFarmhouse Ale | 8.55%Description: Maggie’s Blackberry Cobbler Imperial Farmhouse Ale is made with fresh blackberries and graham crackers for a taste you won’t soon forget. Reminiscent of the smell in Granny’s kitchen on a Sunday afternoon, this beer is liquid dessert for any home cooked meal. Subscribe to the Podcast:Stitcher - http://bit.ly/sbrstitcheriTunes - http://bit.ly/SBRitunesPocket Casts - http://bit.ly/sbrpocketRSS - http://southernbeer.libsyn.com/rss Social Links:Twitter - http://twitter.com/sbrtvFacebook - http://facbook.com/groups/sbrtvGoogle+ - https://plus.google.com/+Southernbeermag/postsUntappd - http://untappd.com/user/SBRJames

This week on SBR I talk to Nathan Church and Loc Trinh, founders of Artisan Brew Club. Artisan Brew Club is a subscription box, but not just any subscription box. Every other month, instead of getting stuff to clutter your shelves, you get stuff to brew your own beer! Nate and Loc tell us all about it and I also review Sierra Nevada's Beer Camp Tropical IPA.  Tropical IPABrewed by:Sierra NevadaStyle | ABVIPA | 6.7%Description: Beer Camp is the ultimate brewing experience. We invite beer fans into our brewery nearly every week to design their own beer and then we bring it to life. Each spring, we’ll feature one of our favorite collaborations from the previous year. This year’s selection features intensely aromatic hop varietals rich with the flavors of the tropics. We use Citra, Mosaic and El Dorado hops to create bright fruit-forward flavors of mango, papaya and bitter orange. Subscribe to the Podcast:Stitcher - http://bit.ly/sbrstitcheriTunes - http://bit.ly/SBRitunesPock

Welcome to the first episode in a new season of Southern Beer Review. On this episode I review Sweet Baby Jesus! from DuClaw Brewing out of Baltimore, MD. This week's topic is a rather touchy subject and revolves around the boycotting of craft breweries with ties to corporate beer. Should we boycott them, or not? If you want to weigh in on the conversation or just say what's up, call me at 678-902-BEER and leave a voicemail. You can also record your own audio and email the file to southernbeermag@gmail.com. Sweet Baby JesusBrewed by:DuClaw Brewing Co.Baltimore, MDStyle | ABVPorter | 6.2% Subscribe to the Podcast:Stitcher - http://bit.ly/sbrstitcheriTunes - http://bit.ly/SBRitunesPocket Casts - http://bit.ly/sbrpocketRSS - http://southernbeer.libsyn.com/rss Social Links:Twitter - http://twitter.com/sbrtvFacebook - http://facbook.com/groups/sbrtvGoogle+ - https://plus.google.com/+Southernbeermag/postsUntappd - http://untappd.com/user/SBRJames

SBR is coming back with a brand new format! This show isn't just a beer review show anymore. I also have an easy way for you to interact with me. Call 678-902-2337 and leave a comment about a previous episode, drunken rant, or whatever you feel like saying and I'll play it on the show!. You can also record your own audio and send it to me at sbeerreview@gmail.com. Stay tuned for an all new Southern Beer Review! Subscribe to the Podcast:Stitcher - http://bit.ly/sbrstitcheriTunes - http://bit.ly/SBRitunesPocket Casts - http://bit.ly/sbrpocketRSS - http://southernbeer.libsyn.com/rssSocial Links:Twitter - http://twitter.com/sbrtvFacebook - http://facbook.com/groups/sbrtvGoogle+ - https://plus.google.com/+Southernbeermag/postsUntappd - http://untappd.com/user/SBRJames

On this episode we review Smells Like A Safety Meeting from Dark Horse Brewing out of Marshall, MI! We've heard the hype about this brewery, but does it live up to it? Smells Like A Safety MeetingBrewed by:Dark Horse BrewingMarshall, MIStyle | ABVIPA | 8.5%Description: Our most Aromatic IPA. An 8.5% India Pale Ale that is very reminiscent of the hop’s cousin in the Mulberry family. Lots of hop aroma with just the right amount of bitterness as we still like our balance around here. Between the secret blend of the most DANK hops that we can get our hands on and a "more than healthy" dose of double dry hopping, this beer can be announced to the nose from across the room that someone is definitely having a Safety Meeting.Subscribe to the Podcast: Stitcher - http://bit.ly/sbrstitcher iTunes - http://bit.ly/SBRitunes Pocket Casts - http://bit.ly/sbrpocket RSS - http://southernbeer.libsyn.com/rss Social Links: Twitter - http://twitter.com/sbrtv Facebook - http://facbook.com/

After a fairly long hiatus, we return with a new format. We will be releasing two short episodes every week; one on Mondays and one on Thursdays that we call the Thirsty Thursday Edition. For this episode we're reviewing Carnevale from The Lost Abbey.CarnevaleBrewed by:The Lost AbbeySan Marcos, CAStyle | ABVSaison | 8%Brewed in celebration of Lent and Easter season, Carnevale is light bodied Saison, using Brettanomyces along with Amarillo and Simcoe hops to generate flavor and depth. Carnevale’s complexity grows with time. The citrus notes tend to wane and the wild yeast rears its wonderfully tasting head. ABV: 6.5% Tasting Notes: AROMA: Moderately spicy nose with hints of tropical fruits and toasted biscuits. Some tangerine and apricot help round out the citrus notes. TASTE: Mildly sweet with subtle pop, the carbonation helps introduce the deep flavor of brett to the palate. Style Reference: Saison / Farmhouse Ale Pair With: Cambozola cheese, goat cheese w/ apricot jam, citrus chicken and lighter fares

This week on Southern Beer Review we get funky with New Belgium's La Folie and Swamp Head's Saison du Swamp. La FolieBrewed by:New Belgium BrewingFort Collins, COStyle | ABVSour Brown Ale | 7%Description: La Folie, French for "the folly," is a beer steeped in New Belgium brewing tradition. This wood-aged, sour brown spends one to three years in big, oak barrels, known as foeders. And when the beer finally hits the glass, La Folie is sharp and sour, full of green apple, cherry, and plum-skin notes. Pouring a deep mahogany, the mouthfeel will get you puckering while the smooth finish will get you smiling. Not a beer for the timid, La Folie is a sour delight that will turn your tongue on its head. Find out why it's considered one of the best sour beers around. Saison du SwampBrewed by:Swamp Head BreweryGainsville, FLStyle | ABVSaison | 7%Description: Summers here in North Florida are hot and humid, not exactly the conditions that most ale yeasts prefer. Except for the yeast used in the Wallonia region of Belgium

This week on Southern Beer Review Dustin and James review Founder's Blushing Monk (first released in 2011) and Monday Night Brewing's Bourbon Barrel Drafty Kilt. Support the show through http://patreon.com/sbrtv or through Paypal http://southernbeermag.com/support Blushing MonkBrewed by:Founder's Brewing Co.Grand Rapids, MIStyle | ABVBelgian Ale | 9.2%Description: We last released Blushing Monk in July of 2011; before that, we hadn’t put it out in four years. This is the first Backstage Series beer that we’ve brought back. Blushing Monk is brewed with a ridiculous amount of raspberries and with a Belgian yeast strain that keeps our head cellar operator from sleeping for a week. It pours a stunning deep berry red and, at 9.2% ABV, has a surprising kick. The perfect dessert beer, it can be enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh cheeses, fruit, cakes and more.Bourbon Barrel Drafty KiltBrewed by:Monday Night BrewingAtlanta, GAStyle | ABVScotch Ale | 8.5%Description: What do Scotland and the American

This week on Southern Beer Review, James and Dustin review Udderly Milk Stout from Westbrook and a big 'ole bottle of Abt 12 Magnum. Support the show via http://patreon.com/sbrtvUdderly Milk StoutBrewed by:Westbrook Brewing Co.Mt. Pleasant, SCStyle | ABVMilk Stout | 5.5%Description: A luscious and creamy oatmeal stout brewed with lactose (milk sugar). Released: March 2013 Formats: Draft and 22oz bottlesAbt 12 Magnum 2012 EditionBrewed by:Brouwerij St. Bernardus NVBelgiumStyle | ABVQuad | 10%Description: The beer St.Bernardus Abt 12 is one of the world's greatest beers. Original recipe, first brewed in 1946, dark brown in color with ruby highlights. Perfectly balanced, with a full body and a hoppy bite. Bottle conditioned, Alc.Vol 10%. The bottle The dark brown Magnum bottle is specially designed. The brewery logo is embossed in the bottle, which gives it a stylish finish. In addition, the special Bière Belge neck personalised champagne cork and the full color wirehood make this Magnum bottle a unique c

This week we are celebrating our return to video format!! They'll be on YouTube only for now but, if you want them in the podcast feed, you have to support the show via Patreon at http://patreon.com/sbrtv. On this episode we review the latest in Rogue's Voodoo Doughnut colab series and Pere Jacques from Goose Island. Voodoo Doughnut Pretzel, Raspberry & Chocolate AleBrewed by:RogueNew Port, ORStyle | ABVSpecialty Beer | 5.4%2-Row, Munich, C120, Chocolate, Black - Kiln Coffee & Rogue Farms Dare™ and Risk™ Malts; Rogue Farms Rebel Hops™; Pretzels, Rasberry Extract, Chocolate, Pacman Yeast & Free Range Coastal Water Pere JacquesBrewed by:Goose IslandChicago, ILStyle | ABVBelgian Abbey Ale | 8.7%Description: Brewed with loads of malt and Belgian yeast, Pere Jacques is a wonderfully fruity, malty ale. Pere Jacques’ complex flavors stand shoulder to shoulder with the Belgian Dubbels enjoyed in the world’s finest beer bars. At the dining table it’s the perfect alternat

On this episode of Southern Beer Review, we review Farmhouse Red from Blue Moon and Old Howling Bastard from Blue Point Brewing Co.. Become a supporter of the podcast through Patreon and help us create more stuff!http://patreon.com/sbrtv Farmhouse RedBrewed By:Blue Moon Brewing Co.Golden, COStyle | ABVFlemish Ale | 5.4% Old Howling BastardBrewed By:Blue Point BrewingLong Island, NYStyle | ABVBarleywine | 10% Subscribe to the Podcast:Stitcher - http://bit.ly/sbrstitcheriTunes - http://bit.ly/SBRitunesPocket Casts - http://bit.ly/sbrpocketRSS - http://southernbeer.libsyn.com/rssSocial Links:Twitter - http://twitter.com/sbrtvFacebook - http://facbook.com/southernbeerreviewGoogle+ - https://plus.google.com/+Southernbeermag/postsUntappd - http://untappd.com/user/SBRJames

On this week's episode we review No Pants Pilsner from Pontoon Brewing Co. and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale from Alltech Lexington. Dustin and I also tell you about some of our favorite go-to beers. Support the show through Patreonhttp://patreon.com/sbrtv No Pants PilsnerBrewed by:Pontoon Brewing Co.Atlanta, GAStyle | ABVSouthern Pilsner | 5.5%Description: In our early years of home brewing we lacked the equipment to properly lager beers at a low/consistent temperature especially in Georgia’s muggy hot summers. We tried all kinds of wacky solutions including a continuous onslaught of ice bags but we just weren’t getting the results we desired. We were introduced to a unique and underutilized lager yeast strain that has the ability to ferment at higher temperatures. Once we brewed our first batch with this yeast we fell in love with the ability to reach the smoothness of a lager while still obtaining the full flavor of an ale. After we brewed countless versions of our Pilsner we landed on a special

On this episode of Southern Beer Review we review Uinta's Hop Nosh and Goose Island's The Ogden. Support the show through Patreon! You'll get stuff!http://patreon.com/sbrtv Hop NoshBrewed By:Uinta Brewing Co.Salt Lake City, UTStyle | ABVIPA | 7.3%IBU: 82SRM: 15Description: Bold and refreshing, this IPA combines an abundance of hops with a smooth malt profile. Embracing our inner foodie, Hop Nosh is so big in hop character that it is literally a hoppy snack. The OgdenBrewed By:Goose Island Brewing Co.Chicago, ILStyle | ABVBelgian Tripel | 9%IBU: 35Hops: Brewer's Gold, Citra, SaazMalts: 2 RowDescription: William Ogden opened Chicago’s first brewery. He was the city’s first mayor. And he added the North Brand channel to the Chicago River that created the island from which we take our name. Three good reasons why we gave our first-ever Belgian Style Tripel his name. We dry hopped The Ogden with American Citra® and Brewer’s Gold hops to add spicy, tropical flavors. Th

On this episode of Southern Beer Review, Dustin makes his return to the show! To celebrate this momentous occasion James subjects him to the super hyped Michigan brew, Hopslam.  The Reviews:HopslamBrewed by:Bell's BreweryComstock, MIStyle | ABVDouble IPA | 10%Description: Starting with six different hop varietals added to the brew kettle & culminating with a massive dry-hop addition of Simcoe hops, Bell's Hopslam Alepossesses the most complex hopping schedule in the Bell's repertoire. Selected specifically because of their aromatic qualities, these Pacific Northwest varieties contribute a pungent blend of grapefruit, stone fruit, and floral notes. A generous malt bill and a solid dollop of honey provide just enough body to keep the balance in check, resulting in a remarkably drinkable rendition of the Double India Pale Ale style. -Bell's  35thBrewed by:Boulder Beer Co.Boulder, COStyle | ABVImperial Black IPA | 9.5%Description: Dark black in color with a big all-around hop presence

On this episode of Southern Beer Review I review Terrapin's French Toasted W-n-B Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout. Whew, that's a mouthful. The Review:French Toasted W-n-B Coffee Oatmeal Imperial StoutBrewed byTerrapin Beer Co.Athens, GAStyle | ABVImperial Stout | 9.4%IBU: 50O.G.: 21.5Description: Breakfast in a bottle returns this year with one of our favorite morning time treats. “French Toasted W-n-B” combines big maple syrup notes, fresh coffee, and hints of vanilla and cinnamon to stand out among ordinary Imperial Stouts. With this much decadence packing into one bottle, this beer will get you back to the table for another round.Subscribe to the Podcast:Stitcher - http://bit.ly/sbrstitcheriTunes - http://bit.ly/SBRitunesPocket Casts - http://bit.ly/sbrpocketRSS - http://southernbeer.libsyn.com/rssSocial Links:Twitter - http://twitter.com/sbrtvFacebook - http://facbook.com/southernbeerreviewGoogle+ - https://plus.google.com/+Southernbeermag/postsU

Support SBR on patreon:http://patreon.com/sbrtv This week's episode of Southern Beer Review is all about Savannah, GA baby! I review Southbound Brewing Co.'s The Reaper and give you all the details of Savannah's craft beer scene.The Review:The ReaperBrewed bySouthbound Brewing Co. Savannah, GAStyle | ABVQuad | 9.6%Hops: Magnum, Sterling, Golding.Description: Boasting an ABV of 9.6%, our Belgian Quadrupel is full of flavor and deep notes. Aged on cocoa nibs provided by our friends at Chocolat by Adam Turoni and fresh raspberries, this is a delightful blend of sweet and dark. There’s no reason to fear this dangerously delicious beer as it’ll bring satisfaction and fulfillment to your table. Links:Churchill’s O’Connell’sPinkie Master's The Six Pence http://www.fullmoontours.comhttp://www.thebeergrowler.net/app/index.php Habersham Beverage WarehouseMoon River brew pub Subscribe to the Podcast:Stitcher - http://bit.ly/sbrstitcheri

Support the show via Patreon: http://patreon.com/sbrtv On this episode of SBR, I review Le Terroir from New Belgium Brewing, and I give you some tips on how to describe beer in your own way and not fall into d-baggery. The Review: Lips of Fatih Le Terroir Brewed by New Belgium Brewing Co. Fort Collins, CO Style | ABV: Sour Ale | 7.5% Description: Le Terroir: French, meaning from the terrain, soil, land, ground, earth. You may have heard it as a wine term speaking of the environmental conditions of the vineyard, the pH of the soil, even the slope of the land. But beer has it too, especially a New Belgium sour beer, which oozes terroir from the pores of the wooden foeders we age it in. They produce a base beer that's golden-colored with a soft overripe peach aroma and just the right amount of tart. And after 3 years in the foeders, you can bet it has some nice earthy tones. Round out that fruity base with even more unique fruity hops like Amarillo and citra, and this beer may just have more terroir than your c

On this episode of Southern Beer Review James reviews Terrapin Beer Co.'s Turtleneck Gingerbread Winter Warmer Ale. This is volume 24 in their Side Project series. From the press release:The Employee Homebrew Challenge is the brainchild of Terrapin VP Sales/Marketing Dustin Watts. The Challenge splits all Terrapin employees into assigned teams containing members from each department. The mission is straightforward: formulate a beer recipe and brew a 5-gallon batch, choose a name, design a label concept, develop a marketing strategy, and present the brew as creatively as possible in a skit to all coworkers and a panel of judges at the company holiday party. There are no style guidelines or rules, though the project must fit the “Side Project” line of inventive, unique beers, must be feasibly brewed on a commercial level, and all aspects of the project (brew ingredients, marketing materials, etc.) must stay within the provided $75 budget.The Review:Turtleneck Gingerbread Winter Warmer