Saturday, February 4, 2012

Skyline photo by Andy Snow

Bud Light Goes Platinum

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Today’s big news in big beer is Anheuser-Busch’s release of Bud Light Platinum, just in time for Superbowl celebrating!  Decked out in a tall cobalt blue bottle, this new beer is a little sweeter and a little stronger than your average domestic beer.  The new Platinum beer has 137 calories and 4.4 grams of carbs,  … (continue…)

Bell’s Hopslam – Video Review

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This is the Snobby Beer review of Hopslam from Bell’s Beer, Inc. in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Hopslam is an American Imperial IPA ( or double IPA ) that gets tons and tons of hype when it is released each year. Hopslam is brewed with six different hop varieties and honey to create a complex flavor and body. There’s… (continue…)

The Brew Kettle White Rajah – Video Review

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A fantastic beer made right here in Ohio! This is the Snobby Beer review of White Rajah from The Brew Kettle in Strongsville, Ohio. White Rajah is an American IPA that has been getting a lot of attention. I feel like I don’t showcase enough of the fantastic beers from my home state of Ohio,… (continue…)

Natural Light ( Natty Light ) – Video Review

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This is the Snobby Beer review of Natural Light (AKA Natty Light) from Anheuser Busch in St. Louis, Missouri. Natural Light is a light lager served in cans and bottles. The beer has a reputation as being a college student’s beer of choice due to it’s affordability. Hey, every beer deserves a fair review! From… (continue…)

The Bruery – 4 Calling Birds review

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I know, the holidays are over. But it is still the Winter season, and there’s still plenty of beer to be enjoyed! This one was consumed on Christmas Eve 2011. 4 Calling Birds from The Bruery is a Belgian Strong Dark Ale, and is 11% ABV. This is part of the 12 Days of Christmas series.… (continue…)

Top 10 Best Beers of 2011 (Video)

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This is a very special episode of Snobby Beer. This is the Top 10 Best Beers of 2011, or rather the Top 10 Best Beers That I Shot Video Reviews Of. I had some incredible craft beers in ’11, and I didn’t even get a chance to post all the reviews I shot. You can’t… (continue…)

Holiday Beers

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‘Tis the season! Sure, you can have some Egg Nog, but with all of the Holiday-themed beers all over the place this time of year why not grab a brew? But where do you start? Here’s a short list of beers that are available in the Dayton area that are sure to give you a… (continue…)

Aging Beer Like Fine Wine

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Have you ever had a Bud or a Miller that was just a little bit too old? Perhaps someone left it in the garage during a party in the Spring, and you forgot all about it until well after Summer was over. You thought “Oh, what the heck” and cracked it open to see how… (continue…)

Rivertown Lambic – Snobby Beer Video Reviews

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This is the Snobby Beer Review of the Lambic made by Rivertown Brewing Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio. The beer style is a lambic, which goes through what is called spontaneous fermentation where natural yeasts and bacteria are used to ferment the beer. Lambics are known for their “wild” flavors, which may include sourness and what… (continue…)

Tröegs Mad Elf – Snobby Beer Reviews

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Beer. It’s a wonderful combination of barley, hops, water, and yeast. These four ingredients can produce a huge variety of styles of beer, from refreshing Lagers to chewy Imperial Stouts. There are beers for every occasion. Beer is something enjoyed by a diverse group of people. Beer is something you can make at home. It… (continue…)