Tag: IPA

Beer Review: Bay State Brewing Co’s Becky Likes the Smell

Hello, I can't stay away from IPAs. There was a time when I did not like IPAs at all, but, because I'm stubborn, I kept drinking them, over and over again. Now I kind of like them. I really don't know how I feel about the name of this one: Becky Likes the Smell. I … Continue reading Beer Review: Bay State Brewing Co’s Becky Likes the Smell →

Beer Review: Collective Arts’ Life in the Clouds

Hello, I decided to take another crack at a Collective Arts Brewing IPA tonight because I enjoyed last night's so much. The initial smell is definitely not as intense as it was last night, but this is not a Double IPA. I will say that IPAs are a devil of a thing to review because … Continue reading Beer Review: Collective Arts’ Life in the Clouds →

Beer Review: Samuel Adams Third Voyage

  For a long time, I had a love/hate relationship with IPAs. They were too bitter, too strong tasting, too hoppy. Now I feel like I could go the rest of my life never drinking anything else. So when I saw a new Sam Adams Double IPA, (Third Voyage) I ran and grabbed my specially … Continue reading Beer Review: Samuel Adams Third Voyage →

Beer Review: Harpoon’s Leviathan Imperial IPA

  There are two big breweries based in Boston proper; Samuel Adams and Harpoon. The Sam Adam brewery is only for small batches and experimental brews, while the Harpoon brewery is in full production. I've taken tours of both facilities and while I was initially a bigger fan of the Sam Adams tour, I've started … Continue reading Beer Review: Harpoon’s Leviathan Imperial IPA →

Beer Review: Saint of Circumstance

Emily and I walked passed our local alcohol shop when we saw that they were hosting a beer tasting. Since I don't turn down free alcohol (EVER), we went inside. The brewery was Berkshire Brewing Co., a local brewery that has a fairly wide selection to choose from (including one that tastes like coffee).  I … Continue reading Beer Review: Saint of Circumstance →