Porters

Yeastie Boys Hit U.S.

New beer from New Zealand hitting American shelves – Yeastie Boys Pot Kettle Black, and Digital IPA.   Let’s get acquainted with the Yeasties.
It’s 2 guys – Stu McKinlay, and Sam “The Grandmaster” Possenniskie.  Not only are they taking NZ by storm, Continue Reading →

Sam Adams Dark Depths

Another entry into Sam Adams Small Batch Series – Dark Depths.  Depths is a IPA or a hoppy porter ( Need some clarification) brewed with a lager yeast for an interesting mesh of styles.

Across the cold and brackish waters of Continue Reading →

Revolution Barrel Aging Black Power

Revolution Brewing is getting quite prolific with barrel aging.  Newest coming soon? Barrel Aged Black Power.  The regular edition of Black Power is an oatmeal stout.

Other recent barrel aged (BA) brews from Revolution include:

BA Skara Brae (Scottish Ale)
BA Mad Cow Continue Reading →

The Bruery’s Smoking Wood

DRAFT: The Bruery’s Smoking Wood.  A smoked porter aged in rye whiskey barrels.

Availability: Draft only, as of 11/510% ABV

Somerville Brewing Starts Up In Massachusetts

Somerville Brewing Company has officially started their brewing operations.  The brand is called  Slumbrew.

Who?

Caitlin Jewell & Jeff Leiter.  It is the result of 2 years of preparation, travel, and research at some of the United States innovative breweries.  (About 10,000 miles Continue Reading →