Dogfish Head Squall IPA Review
On a beer run to pick up some beer to have with some BBQ we saw this new beer from Dogfish Head. While the name may imply a totally new beer the actual reality is this is an unfiltered, bottle conditioned version of their 90 Minute IPA. Dogfish Head beers tend to have fairly strong yeast notes to begin with so we weren't sure how this would be. The short answer it's good. It doesn't blow our minds but it's worth a try. The Squall IPA feels a bit hotter than regular 90 min IPA, this may be a product of the bottle conditioning. There is a predictable sweetness that comes with many Dogfish beers but it's not overwhelmingly sweet. A nice balance of hop flavors helps round of the overall flavor of the beer. We're not sure we'd buy this again over regular 90 Minute but it's worth buying a bottle to give it a go.
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Father's Day Gift Guide 2009 - Dads Love Beer Too!
Getting the perfect Fathers' Day gift can be tough. Fortunately for you we've rounded up some of the best craft beer gifts out there to help you and your dad have the perfect Fathers' Day. We've got the best craft beer of the month clubs, homebrewing kits and beer glassware. We did the work, so all you have to do is look like a great son or daughter.
Beer of the Month Clubs
You like beer and you dad does too? Beer of the month club gifts are very affordable. You can order a single month for as little as $35 or a full year so there's a perfect club for every budget. We've pulled together three of our favorite clubs to give you some options. What's better than sitting back each month and drinking some new craft beers with your dad?
To help you out we've put together a quick comparison guide of the best beer of the month clubs!
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What do you get? | 12 12oz. Beers 4 different styles | 12 12oz. Beers 4 different styles | Options from 9-24 bottles per month 4 different styles of beer each month. |
Subscription Options | 1-12 Months. | 2-12 Months or Month by Month. | 1-12 months or Month by Month |
How much does it cost you? | $34.95/month Just for DrinkCraftBeer.com readers! We got you a great discout. When buying, use this code for great savings: | Original Microbrewed Beer Club: $34.95/month International & Domestic Variety Beer Club: $42.95/month International Beer Club: $46.95/month Just for DrinkCraftBeer.com readers! We got you 2 great discounts. When buying, use these codes for great discounts: | Microbrew Sampler: |
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Home Brewing Kits
Even better than drinking with dad can be homebrewing beer with dad. Homebrewing beer is really easy... no we mean REALLY easy. If you can make pasta you can homebrew and it's a great activity to try out with your father. We've even put together a full tutorial, How to Homebrew Beer. Here's all the gear you need to get brewing!
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Glassware
So maybe your father already has all the beer he needs but you want to make each beer a little more special? Here's some great beer glassware options to make that happen.
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L' Ange Tombe: Julio's Liquors 35th Anniversary Beer Brewed by De Proef
In celebration of their 35th year of being open, Julio's Liquors in Westborough, MA has worked with De Proef Brewery and SBS Imports to create a Black Saison named L' Ange Tombe (The Fallen Angel).
As stated in their release email:
This Black Saison is a medium-bodied ale with a deep amber color and
off-white head.
The hops provide a pleasing spiciness, while the malt and yeast create
subtle notes of anise and cocoa.
It goes on to inform that only 3,000 750ml caged and corked bottles will be released, with some limited kegs going to Armsby Abbey in Worcester, MA.
Their other Julio's Liquors Only beer has been brewed for two years in a row by Berkshire Brewing Company and is a Bourbon Barrel Aged Scotch Ale. If that beer is any indicator of the quality we should expect in L' Ange Tombe, then this beer is going to be in a lot of demand. We're definitely looking forward to this Black Saison, as saisons are great for summer!
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