Maibock in Whiskey Barrels? Really?

Yes, really. Dead Guy Ale is a mainstay of Rogue Brewing. I’ve always been surprised it is a maibock because the hop profile seems too bitter, but nevertheless, that’s what Rogue calls it. I’ve generally not found Dead Guy Ale, to my liking. But when I saw John John Dead Guy Ale on tap at…

Barrel Bomber Stout at Glacier Brewing Co.

Montana is indeed a great place to be a craft beer fan, especially with breweries popping up in many small towns like Lakeside, Stevensville, Wibaux and places in between. Glacier Brewing sits up the hill from downtown Polson at the southern end of Flathead Lake.  I’ve always wondered why Polson doesn’t have a Dairy Queen,…

The Abyss

In three or so years, this very limited production brew from Deschutes Brewing Co. in Bend, OR has already reached mythical status. It is an imperial stout with licorice and molasses with approximately 30% aged in oak and oak bourbon barrels. I tried to get my hands on some the past three releases without success.…

Update: Tamarack’s Vanilla Bourbon Stout

Back in late October I had the good fortune to stop in at Tamarack Brewing Co. and sample some of their Vanilla Bourbon Stout.  I predicted it wouldn’t last long enough for me to get back there to enjoy more than just a sample, but I got lucky.  I was able to make a return…