Red Ales

Weyerbacher Autumnfest

This brew arrived in town last week.  So it doesn’t feel like fall in Atlanta.  Doesn’t mean you can’t drink like it is.  From Easton, PA comes the second edition of the breweries fall sesasonals – “Autumnfest”.  The week before, Continue Reading →

MEET THE BREWER: Randy O’Dempsey

Little late on this post- but here goes.    Today(9/10) at The Fred Bar, Randy O’Dempsey will be visiting.  Randy is a homebrewer turned contract/professional brewer here in Atlanta.  A few months ago, he debuted his first professional beer for sale Continue Reading →

Big Hoppy Monster is Back!

The latest seasonal from Terrapin’s “Monster Beer Tour” is on shelves this week.  It’s Big Hoppy Monster, back for it’s annual visit.

Commerical Description:
This mammoth imperial red ale leads with a tantalizing hop aroma that is quickly complemented by an enormous Continue Reading →

NEW RELEASE: Magic Hat “Hex”

Magic Hat Brewing was recently acquired by North American Breweries.  That change hasn’t affected the brewing or the releases.  Replacing last year’s release “Roxy Rolles” is “Hex Ourtoberfest.”

Commercial Description:
“A malty amber ale with hints of toffee and caramel and Continue Reading →

NEW BREWER: Napa Smith Brewing

Now available in Atlanta are beers from Napa Smith Brewery in Napa, California.  The launch brings 3 beers in tow, one of them a hoppy certified organic IPA.  Read on for the brewery’s history, and launch beers!

NEW RELEASE: Lakefront Fixed Gear

This new release arrives from Lakefront Brewing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.   The beer is “Fixed Gear” a red ale.

Fixed Gear  is a beer the brewers of Lakefront had been working on for about 2 years for a local brewpub.  Through the different Continue Reading →