The Beer List: Scott and Drew’s Strange Brew

October 2, 2016 / The No Seatbelt Blog / Leave a comment

This week on “The Beer List” here at The No Seatbelt Blog, a special beer is being featured, and it goes by several different names. Brewed by my friend and fellow loudmouth from The Only Podcast That Matters, Andrew, and by a beer-loving buddy of ours who goes by the name of Scott, this Belgian quadrupel took the title “Scott and Drew’s Strange Brew.” Concocted lovingly at The Brewer’s Apprentice in Freehold, New Jersey, where amateur brewers, guided by the professional sort can make their own beer and wine, this particular brew is truly the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing. Continue reading →

Brewery Special: Firestone Walker

September 18, 2016 / The No Seatbelt Blog / Leave a comment

Welcome to the first ever Brewery Special at The No Seatbelt Blog! In lieu of simply reviewing one specially designated beer this week, I will present the details of my visit to Firestone Walker in Los Angeles. With my friends Chris and Jack, I went to the brewery, which also had a restaurant attached to it, for some pre-movie eats and brews. Continue reading →

The Beer List: Lagunitas DayTime Ale

September 11, 2016 / The No Seatbelt Blog / Leave a comment

“The Beer List” is back with a new installment, and this week, Lagunitas Brewing Company’s DayTime Ale is getting poured for our mutual enjoyment. While I am a fan of India Pale Ales in general, it is admittedly difficult to find one that is truly easy to drink. The DayTime Ale, also known as the Fractional IPA, may be one of those few needles in the proverbial haystack. Continue reading →

The Beer List: Dogfish Head Midas Touch

August 14, 2016August 14, 2016 / The No Seatbelt Blog / Leave a comment

Sunday is Beer Day at The No Seatbelt Blog, so it’s time for another feature on a craft beer that’s just dying for you to pop it open. This week on “The Beer List,” Dogfish Head’s Midas Touch is getting poured, so let’s dive in. I’ve had this delicious beer a few times, and so it’s finally time to give it the rundown. Continue reading →

The Beer List: Schlafly Double Bean Blonde

August 7, 2016 / The No Seatbelt Blog / Leave a comment

The interesting flavor combination offered by Schlafly’s Double Bean Blonde certainly lends some verity to the old saying that “blondes have more fun.” Normally, brewers that add the essences of coffee and chocolate to a beer do so with a porter or a stout, which are both dark, heavy, opaque styles. However, the St. Louis-based brewer Schlafly has pulled off something unique here with the double-bean attack of cocoa and everybody’s favorite morning pick-me-up in a blonde ale. Continue reading →

The Beer List: Bluejacket Rheinhard De Vos Sour Brett Red

July 31, 2016 / The No Seatbelt Blog / Leave a comment

“The Beer List” is back at The No Seatbelt Blog after taking a backseat for a week in the name of Ecto Cooler. This time, we’re getting sour again with a review on Bluejacket’s Rheinhard De Vos Sour Brett Red, which was graciously bestowed upon my wife Jenn and I as a wedding gift from my cousin Jen back in April. As you may know if you keep up with my weekly beer series, I’m a big fan of sour beers, and I’m very excited to share with you my thoughts on another brew that’s perfect for the summer season. Continue reading →

The Beer List: Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA

July 17, 2016 / The No Seatbelt Blog / 2 Comments

I’ve been waiting a long time to write about this one. For many beer connoisseurs, the 120 Minute IPA from Dogfish Head is the Holy Grail. Or perhaps, as the guys from Hot Tub Time Machine would call it, the “great white buffalo.” Kept “in the back” under lock and key by liquor stores, and furiously sought after by the truly dedicated, this Imperial India Pale Ale from Delaware’s brilliant Dogfish Head Brewery is not so much a beer as it is an experience. Continue reading →

The Beer List: Game of Thrones Iron Throne

March 13, 2016 / The No Seatbelt Blog / Leave a comment

This week’s edition of The Beer List marks the return of The No Seatbelt Blog to its regularly-scheduled programming after a week-long hiatus, as the hustle and bustle of work, school and wedding planning consumed my free time and sanity. However, I’m back in action with another beer review, and this time Ommegang’s Iron Throne from its popular Game of Thrones-themed series of limited-run brews. Continue reading →

The Beer List: Victory Winter Cheers

December 20, 2015 / The No Seatbelt Blog / Leave a comment

For the second week in a row, a beer from Victory Brewing enjoys the spotlight here at The No Seatbelt Blog, for this special Christmas edition of The Beer List. Unfortunately, my first choice for this episode was White Christmas from Sam Adams, but I have been searching in vain to find it this year, and I ran out of time to write this review as scheduled. I wanted to find a Christmas or winter-themed beer, and those are obviously easy to come by during this time of year, and the good news is, I found just that in Victory’s Winter Cheers. Continue reading →

The Beer List: Victory Golden Monkey

December 13, 2015 / The No Seatbelt Blog / Leave a comment

Happy Sunday from the land of hops and suds known as The Beer List here at The No Seatbelt Blog! Here we go…

All the way from the magical land of Pennsylvania comes a Belgian tripel ale that will knock your socks and your taste buds off, and it goes by the mighty name of Golden Monkey. Victory Brewing, located in Downingtown, has been pumping out this strong but delicious triple ale for nearly two decades, and it’s no wonder why it has such staying power. Continue reading →