Lagunitas Dog Town Pale Ale

Pros: Wonderfully balanced beer. Hoppy and malty at the same time.
Cons: Limited distribution area.

Several years ago, a beer-drinking friend of mine who lives in Ohio made a trip out to California to visit relatives. When he came back, he told me great tales of all the breweries he visited, including the classic Anchor Brewing Company in San...

Pros: A nice comfortable, and easy drinking pale ale
Cons: Only available in the Northwest

Whereas most of my beer-buying decisions are based on background knowledge, reliable information or the reputation of the brewer, my stepdaughter has a habit of picking out beers with pictures of dogs on them. This is how I came across Lagunitas Dog Town...

Pros: Not Many..
Cons: Skunky, over-carbonated, underhopped,

Woof.... okay, maybe a few more, yuk, ick, hsss, errr...Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight I am here to do a great thing. Trust me, you and your wallet will thank me later because I will save you at least five dollars and 99 cents. How will I do this?...