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Short Reviews: IPAs and a Valentine’s Beer, Supposedly

  Modern Times Mega Fortunate Islands and Bikedog Double IPA Both California IPAs feature the classic, easily-recognizable India Pale Ale grass and pine aromas. I’ve had Mega before, and it’s dangerously drinkable. This Modern Times brew is a gentler, more accessible double IPA for these modern times (ack, I’m truly despicable because of my pathetic […]

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Short Review: Stouts for the Season

Making the most of the un-hot (I wouldn’t go to the extent of saying chilly) evening weather in January by opening some stout bottles. Allagash Black. Simple and uncomplicated, and it works. No adjuncts (none are disclosed), no fancy-schmancy barrel-aging. Smells of vanilla and mocha. Tastes like it smells, with added roasty malts. I don’t […]