Advent Beer Calendar 2022: Day 15: Alaskan Winter Ale

Advent Beer Calendar 2022: Day 15: Alaskan Winter Ale

One of the older craft breweries in the country is dated to 1986, and is located in Juneau, Alaska, known for a series of classic beers that have become a staple—Alaskan Brewing. Its flagship Alaskan Amber was based on a Klondike Gold Rush-era recipe and Smoked Porter is an annual … Continue reading

Advent Beer Calendar 2009: Day 23: Alaskan Barley Wine

Advent Beer Calendar 2009: Day 23: Alaskan Barley Wine

Today is my birthday, and as is the tradition for the Advent Calendar, my pick is a vanity beer: not necessarily a holiday beer, but a stellar example of something I’d love to crack open for my birthday. And, as it happens, I have a 2007 bottle (the first year … Continue reading

The Session #26: Smoke ’em if you got ’em

The Session #26: Smoke ’em if you got ’em

It’s the first Friday of the month, which means it’s time for The Session! Bloggers around the web all virtually get together and write about a common beer topic, and this month’s hosting honors fall to Lew Bryson. He’s selected a great theme: Smoked beer. There may be more smoked … Continue reading