Category Archives: Beer of the Month

January 2010 – RJ Rockers Black Pearle

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Brian

You shall not take my beer, swarthy Gnome! I thought I’d kick ‘010 off with something different, and RJ Rockers’ Black Pearle fits the bill. (I wrote a full feature on the brewery for the HopPress earlier this week, if … Continue reading →

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December 2009 – North Coast Brother Thelonious

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Brian

Author’s Note: It has been five months since my last Beer of the Month nomination. I have been focusing a lot more on homebrew over the past few months, so I haven’t been drinking as much commercial stuff as I … Continue reading →

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July 2009 – Kwak

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Brian

Kwak wins the award for Best Presentation (Glassware). Good beer is all about the experience, and the Belgians know how to do it. Each brewery in Belgium has a special glass that is designed specifically for each of their beers. … Continue reading →

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June 2009 – Moylan’s Kilt Lifter

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Brian

You know anything that claims to be a “kilt lifter” had better be good, or the beer would be the biggest letdown in the beer world. Well, Moylans definitely made me adjust my kilt. Marilyn Monroe would be jealous. As … Continue reading →

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May 2009 – Dogfish Head Immort Ale

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Brian

I had to bust out my old-school fitted Denver Nuggets hat in honor of their first round playoff victory. I don’t think I’ve worn this hat in 15 years. Most of the time, when I’m looking at a restaurant menu, … Continue reading →

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April 2009 – Michelob Ultra

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Brian

With the arrival of Spring, I have chosen Michelob Ultra as my April Beer of the Month. Mich Ultra promotes an active, healthy lifestyle, and with the weather warming, I’m hoping that we’ll all get outside for some exercise and … Continue reading →

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March 2009 – Rogue Kells Irish Lager

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Brian

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to go with an Irish beer for my March selection. Well, trouble is, at least around these parts, my only choices are generally Guinness and two Guinness subsidiaries, Harp and … Continue reading →

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February 2009 – Untamed Beer Slain Troll’s Blood Coffee Stout

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Brian

I thought I would change it up a little bit this month. Rather than just writing about this month’s beer of the month, since I’m about two weeks late, I thought I would do a little real-time tasting video. You … Continue reading →

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January 2009 – Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Brian

If I were snowbound inside a mountain chalet for weeks and had one beer to stock my fridge, the Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout would be it. This may very well be one of the best stouts I’ve had. It … Continue reading →

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December 2008 – Michelob Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Brian

I first had the Michelob Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale on draft about four years ago at the Flying Saucer in my quest to get in the Ring of Honor. I remember trying it and being quite pleased with the selection, … Continue reading →

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