Bryan Roth

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• Orange Blossom Pilsner OBP Toasted Coconut Porter

  

  Sometimes beers hit a home run, sometimes they swing and miss.I was really excited to open a bottle of Orange Blossom Pilsner‘s Toasted Coconut Porter recently ... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Mother Earth Silent Night

  

  Note: Here’s a stocking stuffer-sized review for the holiday season.Having been bottled just weeks ago, the bourbon heat of Silent Night offered a generous... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Wolaver’s Alta Gracia Coffee Porter

  

  I used to drink coffee, but gave it up years ago. Now, the only time I get coffee in my diet is if it’s included in the ingredients of my beer. Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 9 Beers Americans No Longer Drink … and Why It’s a Good Thing (Part 3)

  

  Note: This is the final part of three columns highlighting the bad – and good – side of America’s evolving beer tastes. Read part one about why declining macro... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Great Lakes Christmas Ale

  

  ‘Tis the season, and all that. What better way to celebrate with some seasonally-appropriate brews?There are plenty of “Christmas ale” options out there, but... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Goose Island Pepe Nero

  

  In future decades, a crotchety old man version of myself will look back on my early experiences with Goose Island and think “this beer isn’t want it used to be. Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 9 Beers Americans No Longer Drink … and Why Big Beer Doesn’t Get It (Part 2)

  

  Big Beer can’t just put lipstick on a pig…*Note: This marks the halfway point of three columns highlighting the bad – and good – side of America’s evolving... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Troegs Flying Mouflan

  

  As with most pursuits in life, the more I’ve thrown myself into the world of beer, the more I’ve come to appreciate it. It wasn’t too long ago I was busy... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 9 Beers Americans No Longer Drink … and Why It’s a Bad Thing (Part 1)

  

  Note: This will be the first of two columns highlighting the bad – then good – side of America’s evolving beer tastes. Part two will run next week. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Foothills Brewing Frostbite Black IPA

  

  There are two things I dislike when it comes to brewery websites – a lack of updates and a lack of information. It’s something that bothers Benjamin Moore over... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Twisted Pine Ghost Face Killah

  

  I mostly liked Twisted Pine’s Billy’s Chilies, which was a fairly mild chili beer. But unless you hate yourself, do not drink this beer. Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Don’t Believe the Hype Or: The Descent into Beer Madness … “The Session” Dec....

  

  King of hype men hyping a beer that needs no hype. Yeah boy.There is something apparently romantic about the idea of being on stage, screaming, waving a towel i... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Twisted Pine Billy’s Chilies

  

  As I’ve pointed out before, it’s pretty easy to pull together ingredients for a pepper beer. Now, creating a well-balanced pepper beer? That’s something else... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Belated Thanksgiving with Boulevard Tank 7 and Roth Brewing FoeHammer

  

  I am late to Thanksgiving this year because of my recent trip to Costa Rica with The Missus. However, we broke out the tofurkey and sides this weekend to finall... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Magic Hat Over the Pils (a Humdinger)

  

  Yes, I’ve had plenty of pilsners in my day. Doesn’t mean I particularly care for them.In the traditional sense, a pilsner is something I rather like, whether... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Few Words on … the Airport Bar

  

  Photo via jayRez on Flickr“The Wright Brothers would kick us all right in the $#%@ right now if they knew.” – Louis C.K.Flying sucks. Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Out of Town – in Costa Rica

  

  Reviewing beer is like reviewing a movie. While it’s helpful to have context of other pieces of work, it’s even better to consider each brew in a vacuum. Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Widmer Brothers Falconer’s IPA

  

  Over the course of writing this blog, I have only reinforced a problem with my palate. I love food and drink that is simply bursting with flavor. Different... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The 5 Best Pumpkin Beers You Can Buy (according to Me, Today)

  

  It’s Thanksgiving. Time for turkey, mashed potatoes and most important, pumpkin pie.I’ve listed numerous times my love for all things pumpkin, so what better da... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Big Boss Night Knight (en Garde)

  

  I’ve been very happy with previous black IPAs – Hoppy Bunny blew me away – so I was excited to see local Big Boss Brewery take a step in that direction with... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK