American Flyers from Harpoon Brewery

American Flyers from Harpoon Brewery

Boston’s Harpoon Brewery released two American-style lagers in partnership with organizations that benefit families of United States veterans and service members: American Flyer and American Flyer Light. $1 of each case sold will go toward the respective beneficiaries: “American Flyer Light is a light lager that benefits Folds of Honor. … Continue reading

Reviewing a trio of lagers

Reviewing a trio of lagers

Last fall I’d picked up a selection of lagers from out of town and decided it would be interesting to group them together when reviewing them. And because I have a backlog of review notes I’m just now getting around to posting these, but not to worry—two out of three … Continue reading

The inaugural Portland Lager Festival launches this weekend

The inaugural Portland Lager Festival launches this weekend

Even though we’re entering fresh hop season with a slew of upcoming fresh hops festivals and events, this Saturday, September 8, Zoiglhaus Brewing in Portland is offering something different: its first ever Portland Lager Festival. While “lager” is a broad topic, stylistically speaking, it seems to me to be a great … Continue reading

Portland Brewing ZigZag River Lager

Portland Brewing ZigZag River Lager

I’ve had lagers on my mind lately; perhaps as warm weather and summer approaches, perhaps as the pendulum is swinging back from the high-gravity, extreme-flavor end of things, I’m craving more and more a clean, crisp lager to knock back. (Don’t get me wrong, I’m still all about the floral and fruity IPAs and … Continue reading

American Macro Week: Budweiser

American Macro Week: Budweiser

Budweiser has the distinction of being the first beer on the tasting spree. This flagship beer from Anheuser-Busch (the self-proclaimed “King of Beers” and “The Great American Lager”) sits right at 5% alcohol by volume and, according to A-B, has been brewed since 1876. I will say right up front … Continue reading