I seem to be seeing more and more beers lately that have a very… two-sided personality. These binary beers, tend to take on two characteristics, that are not always as complementary as the seem like they should be. It sometimes appears that the visual characteristics and the saporific characteristics are diametrically opposed. The point being that age… Continue reading
I hope you are all Having a great 4th of July. and I hope you are all celebrating with your favorite Michigan Craft Beer. One of my choices today was from the Belgian brewery out of Grand Rapids, Brewery Vivant. Standing tall and unique in Michigan with Belgian style beer in cans, Brewery Vivant is… Continue reading
Everyone can celebrate Michigan Craft Beer Month As we roll into July, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that this is the month that we celebrate, not only our countries independence, but our rich culture of Michigan craft beer. Michigan stands at #5 if the country in number of Breweries (including brewpubs). We… Continue reading
Today’s message is about two things. The great feeling of going out camping, and the importance of double-checking that the audio didn’t get screwed up in the video you just shot of yourself reviewing a beer whilst experiencing that nature. Oh, and the beer. Three things I guess. Mostly about the beer. But the audio… Continue reading
Want to know a secret? Cryptic Review started as a way to make fun of beer and wind snobs. It is true. At my first beer festival it was decided that everytime one of my group had a beer we would have to explain how it tastes to everyone else using the most pretentious adjectives… Continue reading
Have I mentioned yet how much I love this brewery. Schmaltz Brewing Company has a couple of brewing labels under their umbrella. You may have seen their Coney Island beers, but the flagship is the He’Brew The Chosen Beer line. If you get a chance pick some up and while you are enjoying it (you… Continue reading
Short’s Brewing Company implements 2018 minimum wage now. Short’s Brewing company in Bellaire Michigan has announced that they will be skipping the gradual increase in the minimum wage that was passed signed into law in Michigan, and instead raise their wages to match the 2018 goals immediately. Short’s Brewing Company is Michigan’s leader in creative… Continue reading
2014 Traverse City Summer Microbrew & Music Festival Mark your late summer calendars, there is a beer and music festival getting ready for your visit. The 2014 Traverse City Summer Microbrew & Music festival is scheduled August 22 and 23rd at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Your standard admission ticket ($40 for a single… Continue reading
There are certain days, when it it cool outside, and a great comfort is sitting in a warm spot, perhaps by a fire, with a dark, heavy, full bodied beer. And there are also those days in early spring, when the wind is cool, but the daylight warms you, when a sweet, light, flavorful beer… Continue reading
Let’s get right down to it here. This beer is for people who like pain. Are you part Cenobite? This is the beer for you. While drinking this I tried not to think of the words “searing” And “flesh.” but how does it taste? To be honest I’m not sure. As I sit here sipping… Continue reading