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Revamp on Review Layouts

September 11, 2010

So with the new site design I’ve decided to make another little change to things around here. I’m going to change up the way that I write my beer reviews. Instead of the typical breakdown of the appearance, smell and taste. I figure I will just write a bit about each in a more normal article format.

I know my style has become pretty well known and even a bit popular. Hell Scott from the Brew Club even wrote a review in my format as a tribute. But do rest assure I will still keep the same grading format. I just feel this is a better way to expand my writing abilities and unleash a little bit of my personal humor into the subjects as well that I normally can’t do in the past review format.

Look forward to the first review of the new format later on today.

New Site Layout

September 10, 2010

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As you probably see the site’s layout has been redesigned. I feel it’s better laid out and less clutter. Let me know what you think. Also let me know if you encounter any problems. I’m really liking it.

Laughing Dog Makes it’s Way to Florida

September 9, 2010

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You know me. I love to talk about new breweries entering the South Florida market. So today is no different as I mention that Laughing Dog is now available down here. The brewery hails from Idaho (the home of my buddy Don from Beer & Whiskey Bros) and there are not many breweries from that state. Also I don’t believe they have any beers with potatoes in it, yet.

I have had the chance to try some of their beers and they are pretty good. I’m looking forward to trying some of the line that has been brought down that I have yet to have. These beers are now readily available at your local Total Wine and More in South Florida.

Here is a run down of those brews available.

Laughing Dog AlphaDog Imperial IPA
American Double / Imperial IPA- 8.7% ABV. Pours a hazy golden orange with big white head. Floral and piney hops hit the nose, with hints of grapefruit and honey maltiness. A bitter-sweet hoppiness coats the mouth. The alcohol warms you as you drink it. This is a big IPA! {Hoppy, Floral, Citrusy, Medium-bodied}

Laughing Dog Devil Dog
American Double / Imperial IPA- 10% ABV. Pours an orange-copper color. Aromas of citrus and spicy hops along with sweet malts. Caramel and honey malt flavors blend with hop bitterness and citrus essences and spices. Warming alcohol. Long finish. A flavorful beer to savor. {Balanced, Toasted, Spicy, Medium-bodied}

Laughing Dog DogZilla Black IPA
American Strong Ale- 6.9% ABV. Pours a dark brown with a big, lacy tan head. Grapefruit hops and some roasty malts in the aroma. Burnt dark malts on the palate along with sharp citrus hops. Lingering bitterness. An IPA?…Yet it’s brown in color. Unique. Drink it and decide. {Hoppy, Citrusy, Piney, Roasted, Medium-bodied}

Laughing Dog CSB
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)- Pours a deep copper/burnt orange color. Aromas are a fusion of caramel, roastiness and earthy hops bitterness. Toasted biscuit and caramel-sweet flavors, with spicy hops balancing the complex malts. Compare to an English IPA. {Complex, Bready, Bitter-Sweet, Medium-bodied}