Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Hoplar by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Hoplar by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Beer: Hoplar Brewer: Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Style: American Imperial/Double IPA ABV: 8.50% Description: Hoplar pours a golden auburn color with a khaki color head that recedes, leaving behind a beautiful layer of lacing on the glass. The aroma is filled with hops up front (citrus, pine), with backing notes of biscuit malts as well […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Valley of the Heart’s Delight by Almanac Beer Co.

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Valley of the Heart’s Delight by Almanac Beer Co.

Beer: Valley of the Heart’s Delight Brewer: Almanac Beer Co. Style: American Wild Ale ABV: 7.00% Description: Valley of the Heart’s Delight pours bright orange amber with a very light white head that disappears quickly, leaving little in the way of lacing on the glass. The aroma is filled with a wonderful sour funk character, […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Grapefruit Sculpin by Ballast Point Brewing Company

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Grapefruit Sculpin by Ballast Point Brewing Company

Beer: Grapefruit Sculpin Brewer: Ballast Point Brewing Company Style: American IPA ABV: 7.00% Description: Grapefruit Sculpin pours amber orange with a frothy white head that leaves a beautiful lacing on the glass. The aroma is an overwhelming wallop of grapefruits up front, with more subtle backing hints of tropical fruits and bready malts. The taste […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Mass Rising by Jack’s Abby Brewing

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Mass Rising by Jack’s Abby Brewing

Beer: Mass Rising Brewer: Jack’s Abby Brewing Style: American Double IPL ABV: 8.00% What is an IPL? This relatively new style is rising in popularity amongst many craft beer drinkers, but what is it? The term itself means India Pale Lager, and the style is a mixing of the popular IPA style with a lager, […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Union Jack IPA by Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Union Jack IPA by Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

Beer: Union Jack IPA Brewer: Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Style: American IPA ABV: 7.50% Description: Union Jack pours a clear golden orange with a bright white head that is very retentive and leaves behind layers of lacing on the glass. The aroma is filled with hop notes of pineapple, citrus, and pine with very subtle […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Maximus by Lagunitas Brewing Company

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Maximus by Lagunitas Brewing Company

Beer: Maximus Brewer: Lagunitas Brewing Company Style: American Double/Imperial IPA ABV: 8.20% Description: Maximus pours a clear orange-amber hue with a fluffy white head that leaves a nice lacing behind on the glass. The aroma is filled with hop notes of grapefruit, oranges, pineapple, hints of spice, and backing notes of bready malts. The taste […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Blitzkrieg Hops by Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Blitzkrieg Hops by Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company

Beer: Blitzkrieg Hops Brewer: Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company Style: American Double/Imperial IPA ABV: 9.00% Description: Neshaminy Creek’s Blitzkrieg Hops pours a deep orange amber hue with an off-white head that leaves a thick lacing on the glass. The aroma is filled with decadent hop notes of oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, pineapples, and mangoes backed by a […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Orabelle by Great Divide Brewing Company

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Orabelle by Great Divide Brewing Company

Beer: Orabelle Brewer: Great Divide Brewing Company Style: Tripel ABV: 8.30% Description: Orabelle pours a cloudy light orange with a frothy white head that recedes, leaving behind wisps of lacing on the glass. The aroma is full of great fruit notes like orange, apricot, and lemon, balanced with subtle peppery spices and Belgian yeast. The […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Founders Breakfast Stout by Founders Brewing Company

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: Founders Breakfast Stout by Founders Brewing Company

Beer: Founders Breakfast Stout Brewer: Founders Brewing Company Style: American Double/ Imperial Stout ABV: 8.30% Description: Founders Breakfast Stout pours a deep midnight black with a frothy dark brown head that leaves a thin wisp of lacing on the glass. The aroma is filled with cold pressed coffee notes and rich dark chocolate. The taste […]

 Derek Warren

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: French Toasted W-n-B Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout by Terrapin Beer Company

HOW TO PAIR BEER WITH EVERYTHING: French Toasted W-n-B Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout by Terrapin Beer Company

Beer: French Toasted W-n-B Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout Brewer: Terrapin Beer Company Style: American Double/ Imperial Stout ABV: 9.40% Description: French Toasted Wake-n-Bake pours a deep midnight black with a dark beige head that leaves behind a thin web of lacing on the glass. The aroma is complex and inviting, with strong notes of fresh […]