The Eight Major Beer Styles in America
Did you know there are over 6,000 craft breweries in the United States alone? And the phenomenon is global. People want good beer; artisanal, hand-crafted beers made with love and not …
Beer Reviews & Ratings
Beer reviews and commentary by the folks behind the Philly Beer School.
Smuttynose Baltic Porter
Baltic Porter ReviewDark as an empty movie theater, this porter sports a nose of Raisinets and buttered popcorn. On the palate, it turns into fresh figs with walnuts and dried blueberries. …
Coopers Best Extra Stout
Export Stout Review Just as dark and scented as a freshly pulled espresso. A full-bodied stout with rich milk chocolate on the palate. Strands of smoky molasses and saltwater taffy develop …
Left Hand Brewing Co. Milk Stout Nitro
In another article, we implored you to forgo Guinness and other mass-produced imports for local brews that pack more freshness and flavor. My opinion hasn’t changed, and our local beer scene …
Lunch by Maine Beer Company
American IPA Review Toast and lemon curd on the nose, with a whiff of lavender and blood orange. Those aromas follow through on the palate, along with butterscotch and tree fruits. …
Double Sunshine IPA by Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Imperial IPA Review Vibrant hop aromas push into an ozone-like freshness along with a bit of green grass. On the palate, flavors of grapefruit and melon predominate with floral notes and …
Heady Topper by The Alchemist
An Imperial IPA Review Impressive aromatics of citrus, highly vinous aromatics of grapefruit, lemon rind, and caramel. On the palate, the complex fruit flavors continue. With mango, citrus, peaches, and pineapple …
La Fin Du Monde by Unibroue
The more I taste beers from Canada’s rising microbrews, the greater my respect. They embrace the quality of North American grains and hops, and at the same time executing old-school brewing styles. …
Jaipur IPA by Thornbridge Brewery
Despite its august-sounding name, Thornbridge is a relatively new British brewery (it was founded in 20005). Their beers tend to hew close to classic styles but cleaner and fresher. This India …
3 Floyds Brewery
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Drink Philly Beer
Just say no to Guinness. And Smithwick’s. And Harp. Even if it is St. Patty’s Day, say no. Why drink imported beer when we live smack dab in the middle of …
Beer Reviews
Beer ReviewsPhilly Beer SchoolCheck out our upcoming beer brewing classes and tasting classes! Kenzinger What? Wait…I am drinking a Kenzinger right now. Life is good. Forget the Geek-isms sometimes, a beer …