LongShot Boysenberry Wheat

Pros: Refreshing, well balanced, fruit works well here.
Cons: When it's gone, it's gone.

One of the great things about homebrewing is that there are pretty much no limits on what you can do. Want to make a Double Chocolate Cherry Coconut Stout? Go right ahead. How about a Tripel Threat Belgian Abbey Style Banana Ale? The sky’s the limit. ...

Pros: It's a tasty treat
Cons: not a spectacular version of the style

New Belgium Brewing Co has achieved something of a cult status in their years of brewing. Their Fat Tire Ale has become a highly sought out beer. I wrote in my review on that beer that I felt it was an overrated product. I also ...

Pros: Spicy nose with a body to match. Swim in it; live in it.
Cons: Unavailable this side of the Mississippi.

So I'm sittin' here working on this mix tape for soothsayer for yet another impending write-off (raise yer hand if you're gettin' as written out as I am on those things). And as I pace back and forth between my CD racks and stereo, throwing discs...

Pros: Smooth, light-bodied beer
Cons: Not as complex as I'd like and difficult to compare with other beers, stylistically

One of the advantages of living in south Texas is that while people in other states are worried about shoveling sidewalks, I'm worried about finding tasty light-bodied beers to enjoy while I sit out on my patio grilling fresh fajitas. On my latest trip...

Pros: nice fruity flavor
Cons: not overly complex

I have already written about the Long Shot series from Sam Adams. Three homebrew recipes were selected from many contestants and released as official beers from the Boston Beer Co. This contest allows homebrewers the chance to ...

Pros: Homebrewers get their fair shake
Cons: This is definitely the weak beer in the six pack.

Reviving the LongShot beer series from the mid-90s, Samuel Adams chose two homebrewers from around the country; winning entries were a Dortmunder Export lager and an Old Ale. The internal Boston Beer Company contest was won by Ken Smith ...

Pros: A lighter alternative in the land of micro-brews
Cons: Costs more than mass-market beers

I'm a microbrew drinker and tend to drink local products. When in California, I mainly drank Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Now that I'm back in Colorado, my choices are abundant. I have to carefully judge my mood before ordering/buying a beer. Do I want the...

Pros: The beach in a bottle!
Cons: Only available in Florida

I am a firm believer in the "When in Rome" philosophy, so when I spent the last week vacationing in sunny Central Florida I felt obligated to sample one of its more recognized microbrews(I was just trying to be a gracious a guest!). The Ybor...

Pros: Sweet, but not too sweet
Cons: Best only when very fresh

Although this brew was originally intended to sell during those warm, dry Colorado summers, it is a refreshing taste of summer anytime of year. I am typically a dark beer lover, but Easy Street has been one of my favorite wheat beers since it was legal...

Pros: Light, Fruity Flavor
Cons: No Bite

This is a great brew to add to the enjoyment of a nice, relaxing summer day and the name Sunshine implies the perfect place for drinking it. Sunshine is an excellent wheaty beer that both dark beer lovers and pilsner or lager lovers can enjoy. It has a...

Pros: Light, smooth, creamy
Cons: not clear, cloudy with grain residue

This beer is a very unique and pleasant tasting brew. It has a mild hint of hops and a very delicate feel to the palate. There is absolutely no aftertaste (unpleasant) and is suited to drinking with meals, by itself and especially compliments fresh baked...