It’s been awhile since I had a beer that really surprised me, so when I did I decided it was time to reenter the blogosphere and let people know. Last weekend I encountered a six pack of “Alaskan IPA” sitting unloved (definately untested) under a table in a friends back yard. There’s something about the [...]

This beer made me so sad. Up to this point, Alaska Brewing had been batting 100, scoring with the Amber, Stout, and Summer. Endlessly long winters however, seem to have taken their toll on the brewmasters. This beer advertises itself as being brewed with spruce tips..which should be your first warning. When I think of [...]

Alaskan Brewing just brews cool stuff. One of my favorite types of lighter ales, Kolsch is always easy to drink and this copy of it works well. This stuff, according to Alaskan’s website , is based upon a Kolsch style. OK, enough beer geek talk. This stuff ain’t too hoppy or heavy and is just [...]

Another fine entry into the pantheon of Easy Drinkin’ glory. This tasty beer is one of those that you buy when you’ve spent $30 in six packs and have nothing above a “2″ to show for it. More than once I’ve been a little gun-shy, and in those moments, Alaskan Amber is always a hit. [...]

I love stouts, but I often hesitate at the oatmeal stouts, as unlike the previous entry, they tend to have that “kick you in the cheek” aftertaste that I dislike. As far as oatmeal stouts go, though, Alaskan’s offering is the best. It has the least amount of violence in every sip. It makes for [...]