Took my dad with me up to Chicago for Bourbon County Rare Day in 2015. We each picked up our allotment of three bottles. Once we got home. I bought two of his three giving me five. Over the years I traded for five more.

Starting in 2016 I opened one on my birthday. I continued this tradition until yesterday with my final bottle.

It's nowhere near as hot as bottle one. But it still has that smooth whiskey flavor that this brand is known for.

This might not be my last glass of GI Rare (2015), but it will be my last glass of GI Rare (2015) on my birthday.

Goose Island: Rare (2015) - Stout aged for two years in 35 year old Heaven Hill barrels.

Whipped up some brunch burgers this morning for the wife and I. 2022 Willettized from Lagunitas pairing well. Cheers all! Happy Sunday!

Prairie Artisan Ales - Bourbon Paradise. 13.7%.

Canned June 2022. Every bite is chewy, filled with the flavor of like 10 beers.

Chocolate, coconut, vanilla, 10/10.

Absolutely delicious.

Anyone near Morristown: I recommend this brewery, good variety of styles on tap

I’ll start. DeCicco’s in Brewster NY. It’s honestly the best beer selection I have ever seen - period. And a tap room in the store doesn’t hurt.

VOTE HERE + BRACKET

After a few stunning upsets and cold-blooded knockouts, it’s come down to this:

Vacation Balcony Beer (13 seed) — the Cinderella story of the bracket vs. Late-Night Fire Beer (8 seed) — the gritty, smoky veteran.

So what’s it gonna be?

Drop your votes. Talk your talk. Upvote if you’ve ever crushed a beer under the stars like a damn philosopher.

Let’s ride.

Just wanted to pop in and say this is delightful! Cheers! 🍻

Sentra TIPA by Knee deep brewing currently at steel craft Bellflower.

Cheers and stay thirsty my friends.

Hellshire VII 13.75% Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Stout

We formulated the burliest Russian Imperial Stout that we could dream up and laid it to rest for the last year in freshly dumped bourbon barrels. What has emerged is a massive and deeply complex entity that we are excited to share with the world. Throw in the release of a fan favorite from last year with a twist, Double Barrel Especial (Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout w/cocoa nibs, vanilla beans, cinnamon, locally roasted coffee, and chilies then further aged in a brandy barrel) for the Hellshire Experience night and some of the best breweries in the country, l'd say we're in for the best Hellshire Day yet!

I’ve recently started exploring craft beers, and I’m looking to expand my palate! From stouts to IPAs, there’s a whole world of flavors, but I’m still trying to figure out where to start.

What are some of the best craft beers for beginners? Are there any particular styles you recommend or breweries that I should check out for a newbie?

AllyKat is a local brewery in Northern Alberta. It's big enough to be served in a handful of local restaurants. They are best known for their Aprikat (apricot), Razzykat (raspberry), and chilli beers. Must try if you're ever in the area. Last hallowe'en, they had a seasonal pumpkin pie beer.

Mai Tai blender from Hop Fly

One of the first of the 420 themed beers! Low head retention, but super dank!

Really nice hazy. First time having this one. It’s a solid choice. Cheers friends 🍻

I kid you not, Russian River Brewery Still has Pliny The Younger on Tap! But they Said it will likely run out today!

First California Common since the death of Steam. This is so drinkable it is silly. Malt forward but some nice bitterness. Some caramel in the mid palate and finishes earthy (maybe from the oak??). Great smooth mouthfeel as well. Cheers!