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Cricket Hill Fall Festivus Ale

Published on 2013-01-02 17:43:50

Happy New Year everyone. I hope 2013 is treating you well thus far. For New Years Eve we attended a party friends Greg & Heather were throwing. Great times, although possibly a wee-bit too much fun. I spent much of … Continue reading →

LIBA 2012 Year in Review

Published on 2012-12-31 13:17:51

2012 was a fantastic year for LIBA. The site had a grand total of 290 posts this year. As of today, we have reviewed 917 beers since LIBA started in 2009. I will have to plan something very special for … Continue reading →

Dominion Baltic Porter

Published on 2012-12-29 17:21:47

Today I went to see The Hobbit, in 3D. I had heard it was good but not great, and after loving the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy, I hoped it would be worth the wait. AND IT WAS AWESOME! … Continue reading →

Narragansett Private Stock Imperial IPA

Published on 2012-12-27 16:32:07

Tonight I’m out to dinner with friends Ben and Adrienne. We’re off having an epic vegan dinner. Having another couple that #1. doesn’t have kids and #2 loves vegan food = A.W.E.S.O.M.E.! I threw together a review of this ‘Gans

Switchback Ale

Published on 2012-12-26 16:11:19

Good evening folks. I hope many of you have the week off and are enjoying the holiday break. I had to work today, but the lack of anyone else in the office made it easy sailing. Tonight’s review is of … Continue reading →

Iron Hill Russian Imperial IPA

Published on 2012-12-25 17:10:45

Good evening all! I’m just getting home from the last of the Christmas gatherings. Fweewww, what a long weekend of travel. Tonight I’m reviewing a bottle of Iron Hill Russian Imperial Stout. I got my hands on this Delaware-based beer R

A very beery Christmas

Published on 2012-12-24 18:20:33

Merry Christmas Eve everyone! I just got back from a long 3 days, traveling Saturday morning up to southern New Hampshire to visit my in-laws, then driving to Vermont to see my family for two days. I’m home now, although … Continue readin

Goose Island Pepe Nero

Published on 2012-12-22 12:25:20

Ho-ho-ho, everybody. Hope all of LIBA nation is relaxing with family and friends during the holiday week. I’m blissfully staying home (with my awesome in-laws visiting) after a grueling two-week business trip to San Francisco and Seattle. After

Another EPIC Julio’s Beer Run

Published on 2012-12-21 16:00:58

Two nights ago I went to the fridge and quickly realized I was OUT OF BEER. Shock turned to horror when I went to the liquor cabinet and found we were out of bourbon and whiskey as well. If that’s … Continue reading →

The Craft Beer Explosion

Published on 2012-12-20 14:59:02

Hello folks! No beer review today, but rather a little commentary about the growth of craft beer. Please feel free to chime in with your thoughts & reflections! Lost in the Beer Aisle is quickly approaching our 4-year anniversary. It’s …

Southern Tier Live

Published on 2012-12-19 17:00:06

Tonight’s beer is Southern Tier Live which is a bottle conditioned pale ale. I picked it up a couple of weeks ago at Julio’s and it got lost in the back of the beer fridge. Tonight is the night that … Continue reading →

Guinness $100 Gift Card – a Second Winner!

Published on 2012-12-19 10:53:02

Exciting news this morning….the awesome folks over at Guinness have provided ANOTHER $100 GC to give away! We took the entrants of last week’s contest and selected another winner at random. Congrats to 302Erica!!! Look, sometimes it does

Jack’s Abby Lashes

Published on 2012-12-18 17:31:29

Last night the wife and I watched Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. I gotta say, I had reservations going into it, but DAMN that movie kicked ass. It’s so rare for a movie to have a new concept like that. And … Continue reading →

Cambridge Big Man IPA

Published on 2012-12-17 17:30:40

Happy Monday LIBA readers. I’m starting off my first week free of MBA classes and I’m totally stoked to say I have very few plans each evening this week. Over the weekend I threw back a bomber of Cambridge Big … Continue reading

And the winner of the $100 Guinness Gift Card is…

Published on 2012-12-17 13:07:19

And the winner of the $100 Guinness Gift Card is…JeffHartley72! Congrats Jeff. Please email or DM me your contact information ASAP. Thanks to everyone for playing! -Lost

Narragansett Private Stock Imperial IPA

Published on 2012-12-16 13:58:32

Hey all. My buddy Brandon has a beer review for us today. He got his hands on the brand new Narragansett Private Stock Imperial IPA. Usually the guys at ‘Gansett leave a treat on my doorstep when new beers are … Continue reading →

Last Call! $100 Guinness Webstore Gift Card Contest

Published on 2012-12-14 11:53:53

So unless you’ve been living in a hole (or not visiting LIBA…shame on you), you know that all week long I’ve been running a contest to win a $100 gift card good toward the Guinness Webstore. Today is your last … Continue readi

Cisco Island Reserve HBC 342 Hopsicle Ale

Published on 2012-12-13 16:00:35

We are on day 4 of the Guinness contest? Today’s Guinness fact and tweet can be found here. Are you entering to win every day? Tonight’s brew is Cisco Brewery’s Island Reserve HBC 342 Hopsicle Ale. I searched the internet … Co

Hoppin Frog Barrel Aged B.O.R.I.S.

Published on 2012-12-12 16:00:27

Before I jump into tonight’s review… Have you entered our Guinness contest? Today’s Guinness fact and tweet can be found here. Last night I talked about enjoying some beer with friends Sean and Kerry. Well, the coup de grâce of

Port Brewing High Tide

Published on 2012-12-11 16:00:12

This past weekend we paid a visit to visit our friends Sean and Kerry. Sean was nice enough to share some delicious beer with me. He had recently picked up a bottle of Port Brewing High Tide. He had asked … Continue reading →

Win a $100 gift certificate to the Guinness Storehouse

Published on 2012-12-10 18:28:37

Good news LIBA readers! I have an awesome giveaway for you this week. The prize? A $100 gift certificate to GuinnessWebStore.com. The contest is in celebration of the newly opened Guinness Storehouse. The Storehouse is the web destination for Ireland

Boston Beer Samuel Adams Merry Mischief

Published on 2012-12-09 14:55:08

Happy Sunday LIBA nation! I hope you all had a relaxing weekend…I know i did! This coming week is my last week of MBA classes and I’m SO stoked to get the week over with. In LIBA-related news, this week … Continue reading →

Devoto Gardens Apple Sauced

Published on 2012-12-08 17:48:31

I flew out to the West Coast Thursday night, and boy are my arms tired! I kid, I kid, but seriously I’m out West for the next week and a half for a combination of business meetings and hanging out … Continue reading →

Magic Hat Heart of Darkness

Published on 2012-12-07 20:10:42

It’s Friday, Friday! Gotta get down on Friday! Yeah…that’s all. On this lovely evening I’m throwing back this bottle of Heart of Darkness by Magic Hat. After this I’m drinking a giant high-ball of bourbon. Beer first tho

Offshore Abel’s Hill IDA

Published on 2012-12-06 16:22:15

Tonight I’m home for just a few minutes before whisking myself off to class. Next week marks my last week of classes…FOREVER! Before I take off tonight I’m sneaking in a review of Offshore Ale Company’s Abel’s Hill IDA.

Magic Hat Wooly

Published on 2012-12-04 16:34:16

Last week more Magic Hat beer appeared on my doorstep. Gotta love when that happens! This time around, it’s Magic Hat’s winter seasonal line-up including Encore IPA, Heart of Darkness and tonight’s brew of choice, Wooly ESB. The Woo

Hoppin’ Frog Sweet Evil and Southern Tier Unearthly

Published on 2012-12-03 19:47:13

Tonight’s post is a recap of the beer brainstorm Silvio and I did last night while watching the mid-season finale of The Walking Dead. We’ve done this every time the show has had a finale and the tradition continues. We … Continue r

Goose Island Mild Winter

Published on 2012-12-01 17:01:09

Before I knew anything about beer, and definitely before I began reviewing them, I would often buy new beers based on how cool the label looked. While I’ve moved on from labels as my deciding factor, there’s something about Goose …

My Trip to North Carolina

Published on 2012-11-28 20:17:46

I recently spent a couple days in Raleigh, NC for work. In my new role, I have some team members in that area of the country who I went to meet. While I was there, I got a chance to … Continue reading →

Boulevard Bully Porter

Published on 2012-11-26 16:00:20

Tonight I am drinking Boulevard’s Bully Porter. I don’t have much experience with porters but with the increase in cold weather here in New England, darker beers seem to call my name more frequently. It has been a couple days … Continue rea

Rising Tide Atlantis

Published on 2012-11-25 12:07:25

Well I had a great long holiday weekend. We didn’t do a whole lot other than see family, friends, and spend time relaxing. I hope all of you had an equally relaxing break. Before getting back to the regular work … Continue reading →

Mayflower Thanksgiving Ale

Published on 2012-11-22 16:16:10

Happy Thanksgiving LIBA readers! I hope you’re all having an excellent holiday. Please stay safe. Drink good beer, but don’t drink and drive. After spending the afternoon with my wife’s family, I’m back at home and ready for s

Rogue Pumpkin Patch Ale

Published on 2012-11-21 16:08:49

Last night I had the pleasure of drinking a bomber of Rogue Pumpkin Patch Ale. It’s a TERRIFIC beer. It’s only 5.6% ABV, making it quite drinkable. For flavors, you can expect a strong malty experience. Lots of pumpkin in … Continue

Jack’s Abby Mom and Pop’s Wet Hop Lager

Published on 2012-11-19 17:19:05

You know what I hate? Back zits. Yup! And that was your dose of random for the evening. Tonight’s beer is Jack’s Abby Mom and Pop’s Wet Hop Lager. This is a pale lager and it is DAMN good. “Wet … Continue reading →

My beery tattoo #2 (finished)

Published on 2012-11-18 19:25:53

Last month I wrote about getting my second tattoo started. This weekend I got the tat finished. As I mentioned before, it’s the beginning of a collage that includes all the places Melissa and I have traveled together: Guinness Toucan … Co

Gompers Brewery White House Honey Porter

Published on 2012-11-17 18:11:49

There are few people I’d rather have a beer with than President Obama. Maybe Josh, but he’s all the way up in Massachusetts, and that’s too far to drive. Unfortunately since I’m not a high-powered lobbyist or elected official,

Enlightenment Enlightenment Brut

Published on 2012-11-16 16:00:57

Election day beer reviews part 3: Enlightenment Brut (batch #1), an 11% ABV Biere de Champagne from Enlightenment Ales. Sean: Didn’t like it. “Work on batch #2″ he said. Kerry: Thought it was just OK. Said it would go well … C

Rising Tide Ursa Minor Stout

Published on 2012-11-15 16:00:01

Election day beer reviews part 4: Rising Tide Ursa Minor Stout, a 6.7% ABV American Stout. Sean: Really good. Smokey. “The kind of stout I want to drink”. Thought it would be great on nitro. Kerry: Loved it. Wanted to … Continue rea

Smuttynose Wheat Wine Ale

Published on 2012-11-14 16:00:45

Election day beer reviews part 3: Smuttynose Wheat Wine Ale. Sean: Reminded him of Kentucky Bourbon Ale. Liked the beer, but commented that it was definitely a “Saturday night sharing beer” due to how boozy it was. Kerry: Right down ̷

Blue Hills Blue Hill IPA

Published on 2012-11-13 16:00:31

Election day beer reviews part 2: Blue Hills Blue Hill IPA (6.6% American IPA). Sean: Liked it. Kerry: Liked the maltiness. Adam: Tastes simple, like a bad home brew. Me: Unique hoppy flavors that I can’t place. Very mild, malt … Continue

Backlash Conquest IPA

Published on 2012-11-12 18:17:32

On election day we hosted an election party. I was supposed to supply the beer for the party and kinda-sorta forgot. I covered my own butt by serving to everyone my entire remaining collection of review beer! In total, there … Continue reading

Beer Tasting Tool Kit – Contest Winner

Published on 2012-11-11 18:06:38

Earlier this week I gave you folks a shot at winning a beer tasting tool kit. I had 6 people enter to win, so I figured it would be fun to roll a die to pick the winner. The number … Continue reading →

Today’s Julio’s Beer Run

Published on 2012-11-09 18:13:02

I took a run down to Julio’s this afternoon. Check out what I grabbed. Anyone had any of these? Any thoughts? -Lost

Happy Birthday Silvio!

Published on 2012-11-09 06:44:28

A very Happy 34th Birthday to our very own Silvio!!! That is all. -Lost

Franklin County CiderDays

Published on 2012-11-08 21:41:48

On Saturday Josh and I went to the Franklin County CiderDays in Old Deerfield, MA. It was a beautiful fall day and Old Deerfield is just adorable! The fest was located at the Deerfield Community Center, a cute little building … Continue reading

Beer Tasting Tool Kit – Giveaway

Published on 2012-11-06 16:36:55

Happy voting day LIBA nation! I hope all of you got out and rocked the vote. Tonight I’ve got some friends coming over for an election party…should be a good time. I’ll be reviewing some beers with my attendees later, … Contin

Samuel Adams Hop Tour

Published on 2012-11-04 20:11:09

It’s no secret Sam Adams does beer in general, and IPAs specifically, really well. But what always impresses me is the way Sam markets their beers. Case in point, the currently available “Hop Tour” six pack, featuring the Latitude 4

Maine Beer King Titus

Published on 2012-11-04 19:14:40

I hope everyone’s weekend was just ducky. Here in the Lost household we stayed relatively low-key. Saturday we drove out to Old Deerfield for a hard cider festival. This was Melissa’s first festival and we had a great time. She’ll &

Harpoon White IPA

Published on 2012-11-01 21:01:03

SO much has been going on in the last week. I haven’t had much of a chance to keep everyone informed. Here’s a quick rundown… Work is crazy as I settle into my new position. I lead a team of … Continue reading →

Happy Halloween!

Published on 2012-10-31 17:05:10

Happy Halloween LIBA readers! I hope you’re all dressed in beery costume-wear this ghoulish evening. While searching for costumes I came upon the above “Dog Beer Saddle Pet Costume“. Pretty sweet, eh? I think I’ve found the ne

Russian River Damnation Batch 23

Published on 2012-10-30 17:40:12

File this under: Getting caught up. A couple of weekends ago my wife and I hung out with our friends Sean & Kerry. We had not seen each other in a while, so it was good to get back in … Continue reading →

DC Brau The Citizen

Published on 2012-10-28 10:03:50

Since mega-frankenstein storm Hurricane Sandy is scheduled to leave D.C. and much of the East Coast under water starting today, I did my best Mad Max impression and made a combination food/beer run yesterday. Thankfully, the shelves weren’t yet cleared … Continue reading →

I got a new gig

Published on 2012-10-26 16:16:00

Back in April I was invited to write a cover story for the Yankee Brew News. At the time, I was flattered (and quite nervous) to do the piece. Secretly I hoped it would lead to future invites to write … Continue reading →

Offshore Menemsha Creek

Published on 2012-10-25 16:47:02

I’m finally getting back into the swing of beer reviews. Vacation slowed things down and now that I’m back I’m swamped with a promotion at work and catching up on school work. I’m ready to get back to it though! … Continue reading →

Julio’s Beer Run

Published on 2012-10-24 16:08:07

This past weekend I went on a much needed beer run. As usual, I hit up Julio’s Liquors, and as usual the selection was ridiculous. They are now up to over 1500 beers in stock! My beer-haul (pictured above) was … Continue reading →

McNeill’s Tartan Ale

Published on 2012-10-23 16:00:59

Once in awhile I crack open a beer to find it has gone horribly bad. Unless I have kept a beer in storage far too long, I tend to blame bad bottling or perhaps bad handling at the store. When … Continue reading →

Swag giveaway winner

Published on 2012-10-22 18:35:05

So I finally got around to picking a winner for the Mohegan Sun swag. Long time LIBA reader Brandon is our winner! Congrats Brandon. Thanks to everyone for playing. -Lost

My beery tattoo #2

Published on 2012-10-21 15:01:14

Yesterday I started my second tattoo. See above. Pardon the chest hair. The black work is finished; I go back on 11/17 to get the color work done. The piece is a collage of places I have traveled with my … Continue reading →

Kona Brewery – a pilgrimage to my beer Mecca

Published on 2012-10-20 16:27:00

Hey you guys! Remember me? It’s been a good while since I’ve posted, but I’ve got a good reason – two weeks in the most amazing place on Earth: the Big Island of Hawai’i. This was wifey and my third … Continue reading →

Swag giveaway

Published on 2012-10-17 21:23:10

I’m finally back from the Dominican Republic. The trip was absolutely awesome. Later this week I’ll give everyone a picture tour of our week in paradise. The downside to vacation is the coming back part; I’m in full-on catch up … Continue reading →

Lakefront Fixed Gear

Published on 2012-10-16 10:49:22

Last day of vacation. Last queued-up beer review… Lakefront Fixed gear is a 6.5% ABV American red ale. The label tells us it is “bold” and “tastes damn good”. It’s malty up front, but quickly fades to a brutal bitter … Continue reading →

Lefty’s Maple Oatmeal Stout

Published on 2012-10-15 13:00:26

Hello LIBA readers! Today I have another guest review for you. Ben is the author and he’s new to LIBA. Thanks Ben! Having recently moved to the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, I’ve been sampling the local brews. A local brewer … Continue reading →

Baxter Brewing Hayride Autumn Ale

Published on 2012-10-14 10:40:14

Still on vacation, so I’ve got another guest review. This review review comes from Bru over at The Bru Review.

2012 Julio’s Cider Fest – Recap

Published on 2012-10-13 16:00:08

Josh and I attended Julio’s Fall Cider Fest on Saturday Oct. 6th. It was a small fest held downstairs at Julio’s Liquors in Westborough, MA. There were a number of ciders that I’ve had before such as Woodchuck, Samuel Smith, … Continue reading →

Atlantic Brewing Coal Porter

Published on 2012-10-12 15:00:21

I’m still on vacation, so I have another guest review queued up for today. Our guest is another beer blogger Ryan… Hey everyone, Ryan from the Mould Brewhouse beer blog here. I’ve spent the last week in Bar Harbor, Maine, … Continue reading →

Victory Saison du Buff 2012

Published on 2012-10-11 12:00:28

I’ve got this post queued up for day 3 of our trip to the Dominican. By now, I’m probably hitting my stride and falling into the vacation routine: Up at 5:30 to watch the sunrise, drinking on the beach by … Continue reading →

Mayflower Autumn Wheat Ale

Published on 2012-10-10 12:00:17

It’s day 2 in the Dominican Republic. There is about a 70% chance I’m naked in one of the two hot-tubs we have in our suite. There’s a 100% chance that I’ve been drinking since 10:00am local time. I’ve queued … Continue reading →

Schmaltz Hebrew Origin Pomegranate Ale

Published on 2012-10-09 13:00:56

Do you know where I am tight now? On a fricking plane to the Dominican Republic! HELL. YES. While I’m on this epic week-long vaca, I’ve secured some guest reviews. Tonight we welcome a first time LIBA reviewer Rakiesha! Going … Continue reading →

Notch Polotmavy

Published on 2012-10-08 16:00:26

Anytime I see a new beer from Notch Brewing I get super excited. As the constant designated driver in the household, I LOVE the infusion of sub 5% ABV beers that have come to market. Notch is leading the charge … Continue reading →

Mohegan Sun Brewfest 2012 – Recap

Published on 2012-10-07 07:36:31

Last night was the Mohegan Sun Brewfest. My wife and I attended on a press pass and had a great evening out. Since there was a lot to take in, I’m going to break my commentary down into sections for … Continue reading →

McNeill’s Green Mountain Summer

Published on 2012-10-06 15:00:54

Tonight I’m going to reveal my deepest, darkest beer blogger secret. But first…McNeill’s Green Mountain Summer. This beer is brewed out of Brattleboro, Vermont. My most loyal reader gave me the bottle as a gift. THANKS MOM! The style of … Continue reading →

Reminder – Mohegan Sun Brewfest

Published on 2012-10-05 16:00:30

!—— Reminder —–! THis weekend is the Mohegan Sun 1st annual Brewfest! Me, my wife, some friends, some readers, and some other beer bloggers will all be in attendance Saturday night. I encourage you to come on down, drink some … Continue reading →

The Shed IPA

Published on 2012-10-04 16:00:11

Tonight’s brew is The Shed Brewery’s IPA. The Shed used to be brewed up in Stowe VT but was acquired by Ottercreek Brewery which brews in Middlebury VT. This past summer I was up in VT and stopped into the … Continue reading →

Boston Beer Samuel Adams Whitewater IPA

Published on 2012-10-03 19:21:11

The ratings are in on the Patriots victory dance video I posted last night. I apparently disappointed, primarily due to the lack of crotch-grabbing. Your feedback has been registered and I will improve next time. Tonight’s beer is the Sam … Continue reading →

Night Shift Trifecta

Published on 2012-10-02 21:12:34

Back in April I broke my left ring finger. After it happened, my wife astutely suggested I remove my ring finger. Best advice ever, as it surely would have had to be cut off as the finger swelled up. The … Continue reading →

Pioneer Pale Ale

Published on 2012-09-30 19:32:51

This weekend was a busy one. I spent all day Saturday and all day Sunday helping my wife run an Ecolissa booth at the Natural Living Expo in Sturbridge, MA. My mom came down for the weekend and helped out, … Continue reading →

Mohegan Sun Brewfest – Hope wins two free tickets!

Published on 2012-09-28 14:43:52

I promised I would pick the winner for the Mohegan Sun Brewfest giveaway today, so…. Congratulations to our winner Hope! Hope: Please send me an email at jd@lostinthebeeraisle.com with your personal information: first & last name, contact phone #, address. … Continue reading →

Sixpoint Brownstone

Published on 2012-09-27 16:00:38

T-minus 2 weeks until I’m sitting on the beach in Dominican Republic! My wife and I are SO stoked. Which reminds me…SHIT, I haven’t asked anyone for guest reviews while I’m gone. I need to get on that. Post a … Continue reading →

Baltika Nevskoye

Published on 2012-09-26 18:16:22

Evening LIBA nation! I’m in a team meeting tonight, so I’ve got a guest review for you today. This comes from a co-worker and friend, Jeff and this is his first LIBA post. Please make him feel welcome! Jeff… This … Continue reading →

Alchemist Celia

Published on 2012-09-25 18:07:17

The other day I tried this Alchemist Celia. This is a Gluten free beer that the Alchemist head brewer made for his gluten-intolerant wife. It’s brewed with sorghum and orange peel. I’ll cut right to the chase. This beer was … Continue reading →

Mohegan Sun Casino Brewfest – Win Tickets!

Published on 2012-09-24 14:36:45

A couple of weeks ago I told you about the 1st annual Mohegan Sun Brewfest. I’m still VERY excited for the event. I know that some LIBA readers will be going, which is great. The good folks at Mohegan have … Continue reading →

Beery BBQ

Published on 2012-09-23 16:24:55

On Saturday I went up to Haverhill for a little get together with some beery friends. The coordinator and our host was Alec @Abull55. Others in attendance included: Josh @baldbuffjp John @grayroadales17 Doreen @beerzengirl Lindsey @rudolpho81 Jessica @newmusico Jake Ipswich … Continue reading →

Leinenkugel Oktoberfest

Published on 2012-09-22 15:47:10

Well, it’s officially fall. Football is in full swing, baseball playoffs are almost upon us, and fall beers are dominating the shelves at the beer store. I went local last week with the Port City Oktoberfest, but decided to go … Continue reading →

Berkley Golden Ale

Published on 2012-09-21 16:00:43

Over the last 6-8 months my taste in music has significantly shifted to heavy metal. I blame Pandora. I always liked hard rock and about a year ago I really started getting into Breaking Benjamin. They have a slew of … Continue reading →

Pyramid Thunderhead IPA

Published on 2012-09-20 16:00:00

How’s everyone’s week going thus far? Another exhausting one for me. Taking these final two classes is stressful, but I’ll be SOOOOOOO happy when I’m done. I’m just counting down the days. Tonight I’m excited to be trying out a … Continue reading →

Visualizing Alcohol Usage

Published on 2012-09-19 16:00:30

I’m in class this evening, so no beer review. The below info-graphic should keep you entertained for a little while though! -Lost

LIBA Beer Meetup – Fall 2012 Recap

Published on 2012-09-18 16:00:32

The fall 2012 LIBA beer meetup was this past weekend. We had a great turnout with a mix of newcomers and loyal repeat guests. Many thanks go out to: Our host Lord Hobo. Great beer. Great food. AWESOME service. We … Continue reading →

Uinta Dubhe

Published on 2012-09-17 17:49:04

Happy Monday LIBA legion! I had a great weekend, which was highlighted by a FANTASTIC turnout for the LIBA Beer Meetup. Thanks to all who came. I hope to have a recap with a ton of pictures up tomorrow. Today … Continue reading →

Port City Oktoberfest

Published on 2012-09-15 17:41:05

Today has seriously been the most glorious, beautiful day in D.C. – a crispness is in the air and it finally feels like Fall is coming. The perfect day for an Oktoberfest beer! I’ve made no bones about the fact … Continue reading →

Idle Hands Pandora

Published on 2012-09-14 14:23:07

FRIDAY!!! I hope all of you have awesome weekend plans. My weekend is pretty packed. Running a 5k tomorrow morning, then off to the LIBA Beer Meetup Saturday afternoon. Sunday we have a wedding (which notably conflicts with the Patriot’s … Continue reading →

Mohegan Sun First Annual BrewFest

Published on 2012-09-13 21:06:05

The good people at Mohegan Sun contacted me earlier this week and asked if I was interested in covering their upcoming BeerFest. If there’s anything I love as much as beer, it’s quite possibly casino gambling. In other words, HELL … Continue reading →

Wachusett Pumpkan

Published on 2012-09-12 20:40:36

Super quick review for you tonight, LIBA readers. I’ve been going non-stop today with work and class; I’m spent. This past weekend I had a chance to try Wachusett Pumpkan. I bought the brew because it comes in a can. … Continue reading →

Samuel Adams Fat Jack

Published on 2012-09-11 17:00:28

Over the last year or two, Sam Adams has been putting out a number of limited batch brews. I applaud them, since it would be easy to stick to their main-stays and still do well. The limited edition beers have … Continue reading →

Heavy Seas Marzen

Published on 2012-09-10 16:00:13

I’d like to start off by saying I’m shocked and appalled that none of you commented on yesterday’s dance video. I work hard at embarrassing myself for your entertainment! Is it too much to ask for some gratification in the … Continue reading →

Wormtown Norm

Published on 2012-09-09 18:36:59

Today has been such a bitter-sweet day. First off, NFL football is in full swing and the Patriots had their first game today. Sweet because football is the best sport on the planet. Not sweet because football = end of … Continue reading →

Great Lakes Wright Pils

Published on 2012-09-08 16:37:10

Okay, time for some apologies. Last Saturday I went wine tasting in Virginia with Wifey and some friends, and by the time I got home, I may or may not have passed out because I’m old and lame like that. … Continue reading →

Harpoon Pumpkin Cider

Published on 2012-09-06 21:04:33

Hello! Josh has class tonight so I offered to do a review for him. I picked up a Harpoon Pumpkin Cider the other day at Julio’s and it has been calling my name from the fridge ever since. I love … Continue reading →

Rising Tide Zephyr

Published on 2012-09-05 20:23:08

Tonight I’m throwing a shout-out to my team members from my Management Consulting Projects class at Clark University. What’s up Wade, Reed, and Giang? This is my last semester of the MBA (6 years in the making) and I’m ending … Continue reading →

Cambridge Heather Ale

Published on 2012-09-05 16:26:46

Last week I was having a hard time getting motivated to review beer. I’m back in the zone now and ready to rock! Tonight I’m in class (2 weeks down, 14 to go), but I’ve got the below review queued … Continue reading →

Jack’s Abby Brett Bie’re de Garde

Published on 2012-09-04 20:39:05

I know you’re all wondering how my junk is doing, so I thought I’d let you know that I’ve pretty much fully recovered from my procedure. I have virtually no discomfort and I’m even back to running. In fact, I … Continue reading →

Craft Beer Cellar – Belmont, MA (store review)

Published on 2012-09-03 18:02:09

Today I FINALLY made my way over to Belmont, MA to visit the Craft Beer Cellar. The Cellar has been a long time supporter of my craft beer meetups and meeting the owners Suzanne and Kate was long overdue. For … Continue reading →

2nd Beery Tattoo Design

Published on 2012-08-31 07:29:55

My first tattoo came out so well that I’m working on the design for my second. I’m turning to my loyal LIBA readers for some help in designing it. Ideally, I’d like to weave together images from places that I … Continue reading →

Magic Hat Hex

Published on 2012-08-29 16:00:40

Apparently last night I “broke the seal” on the fall beers. Let the deluge begin. Tonight I’m cracking open a bottle of Magic Hat Hex. The bottle says it’s an “ourtoberfest”, but it’s not a fest beer at all (technically … Continue reading →

Jack’s Abby Copper Legend

Published on 2012-08-28 16:26:29

It’s time for the first Oktoberfest beer of 2012. I held out this long in protest. Fall beers shouldn’t be on the shelves in August! Jack’s Abby Copper Legend is in my crunk-mug this pimping evening. This stuff is a … Continue reading →

Smuttynose Homunculus (and much, much more)

Published on 2012-08-26 18:39:27

This weekend has been “interesting”. You see, I got a vasectomy on Friday and I’ve been recovering ever since. My wife and I have been together for 14 years and we decidedly do not want biological children for a few … Continue reading →

New Belgium Red Hoptober Ale

Published on 2012-08-25 17:25:40

A few weeks ago I was psyched to review my first fall seasonal beer of 2012, and after taking a week off to finish reviewing all the possible 22-ounce Trader Joe’s beers I could find, I’m diving right back into … Continue reading →

Magic Hat HI.P.A.

Published on 2012-08-21 20:32:53

Most of the time I try to stay positive. Tonight you have to listen to me complain. I’ll make it quick. #1: My IBS is terrifically bad for the last week. I spent all Sunday miserable on the couch. In … Continue reading →

Fox Barrel Apricot Pear Cider

Published on 2012-08-20 19:54:11

Tonight Josh and I are watching the Pats play the Eagles in a pre-season game. I’m a huge football fan. It’s the only reason I don’t get depressed when summer ends. Anyway, Go Pats! After reviewing the Fox Barrel Blackberry … Continue reading →

Minhas Boatswain Chocolate Stout

Published on 2012-08-18 17:31:27

It’s Restaurant Week here in D.C., and wifey and I have plans to meet up tonight with friends at Birch and Barley, the restaurant attached to one of the District’s best beer bars, ChurchKey. I’m expecting some excellent food/beer pairings, … Continue reading →

Magic Hat Hocus Pocus

Published on 2012-08-17 20:41:42

The last couple of days have brought the unexpected. Due to some complications, I had to take time off of work to help my wife run her Ecolissa booth at Boston Green Fest. The festival has gone well thus far. … Continue reading →

High and Mighty Purity of Essence

Published on 2012-08-15 18:46:18

Good evening LIBA readers! I hope your week is going well. Mostly just another week here. Tonight has been productive thus far, involving a few hours of cleaning house; my mother-in-law is coming to stay the night tomorrow. I worked … Continue reading →

Brew at the Zoo – 8/18

Published on 2012-08-14 17:30:10

Below is a press release about a cool beer event at the Franklin Park Zoo (Boston, MA) this coming weekend. Unfortunately I can’t make it; I’m working Green Fest in Boston where my wife’s business Ecolissa has a booth. If … Continue reading →

Great Divide Rumble

Published on 2012-08-13 18:09:27

Tonight’s beer is Rumble by Great Divide. It is an oaked aged IPA. I love IPAs, but I haven’t had very good experiences with oak aged beers. I like Great Divide’s labels. The silhouettes on most of the labels are … Continue reading →

Attention Ladies: Hot Beer Jewelry

Published on 2012-08-12 16:00:15

If you are a woman who loves beer why not show the world? Here are some of the hottest accessories made from recycled beer bottles and caps! Chevron Beer Bottle Cap Statement Necklace from MegaloDesigns $42. Teardrop Earrings by Bottled … Continue reading →

Starr Hill Boxcar Pumpkin Porter

Published on 2012-08-11 15:55:29

Fall is without a doubt my favorite season. Cool temperatures, leaves changing color, playoff baseball, NFL football, and most importantly – pumpkin beer. Even though it’s still early August and most of the reasons I love Fall are still a … Continue reading →

My beery tattoo

Published on 2012-08-10 20:18:03

Today was the big day! I took the afternoon off from work and headed up to Beverly, MA to get the beery tattoo I’ve been talking about. I decided to go with Good Mojo Tattoos. My sister-in-law recommended them and … Continue reading →

Berkshire Gold Spike

Published on 2012-08-09 16:00:48

No intro tonight. Instead, I’m going to share with you a FAN-TASTIC video from Singapore. You see, they are having a population decline and are encouraging people to make babies today…August 9th, Singapore National Day. The below video is EPIC! … Continue reading →

Slumbrew Flagraiser IPA

Published on 2012-08-08 16:00:09

On the heels of deciding to get my first tattoo, I have decided to get a series of tattoos. I knew it would happen, not unlike the 4 earrings I have in my ear. Funny thing is, I haven’t even … Continue reading →

Kennebec Cider Traditional Hard Cider

Published on 2012-08-07 16:00:59

Happy Birthday to Me, Happy Birthday to Me, Happy Birthday to Meeeeee, Happy Birthday to Me! Today I turn 32 even though I still only feel 22 on the inside. On Sunday my sister bought me my first tattoo for … Continue reading →

Boston Craft Beer Meetup 2012 Scheduled!

Published on 2012-08-06 18:55:29

Well folks, it seems like it’s that time again. The last LIBA Beer Meetup went so well I figured it was time to do another one. So, I contacted the good folks at Lord Hobo in Cambridge and we are … Continue reading →

Great Lakes Holy Moses White Ale

Published on 2012-08-04 18:58:13

It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a Great Lakes beer, mainly because I thought I had reviewed them all already. But lo and behold, on my last beer run, I came across a new (to me) Great Lakes – … Continue reading →

Jack’s Abby Ginger and Juice

Published on 2012-08-03 15:23:31

Is everyone ready for the weekend? I know I am! It’s going to be an interesting one. Tonight we’re off to Worcester to start celebrating my wife’s birthday week. Tomorrow, we take a LONG day trip to Vermont for my … Continue reading →

Wormtown Hopulence

Published on 2012-08-02 19:17:52

Tonight I’m switching things up and giving you the beer review first! In honor of National IPA day, I’m throwing back this bottle of Wormtown Hopulence. The brew is a monster imperial IPA, clocking in at 120 IBU (international bitter … Continue reading →

Rising Tide Daymark

Published on 2012-08-01 16:00:02

Tonight I’m in Foxboro, MA watching the Patriots practice. My brother-in-law offered me the tickets, and i couldn’t say no. I’ve never been to a practice before and have no idea what to expect. Even though it’s just a practice, … Continue reading →

Rising Tide Ishmael

Published on 2012-07-31 17:44:56

Tonight I’m feeling good. I had a decent day at work and then banged out a 4 mile run after. That’s 4 miles twice this week already. Both times I ran with a 7:33 average pace, which is on pace … Continue reading →

Baxter Pamola Xtra Pale Ale

Published on 2012-07-30 18:41:35

Annnnnnd another weeks begins. Can I retire yet? Who wants to quit working and start a beer-compound? Everyone will be assigned a job. I, of course, would be assigned the role of chief naked officer. Tonight I’m keeping my post … Continue reading →

Angry Orchard Hard Cider Apple Ginger

Published on 2012-07-28 15:54:56

We can all agree that LIBA is pretty awesome. Otherwise, why would you be reading this? But, I can’t help but think that there’s one huge thing missing from the blog – a female perspective. That’s why I was so … Continue reading →

Uinta Wyld

Published on 2012-07-27 16:41:28

Another week down. How the fuck does time fly by so quick? It’s total crap. Then again, this week at work was another rough one, so I’m glad it’s over. Before I get to tonight’s review, a quick advertisement. My … Continue reading →

Fox Barrel Blackberry Pear Cider

Published on 2012-07-26 19:31:18

Hello! For those who don’t know, I am Josh’s wife, Melissa. Josh has been harassing me for ages to contribute to the blog and I am finally complying. I don’t like beer (WHAT?!! I know, I know) so I will … Continue reading →

Ballast Point Tongue Buckler

Published on 2012-07-25 16:00:54

Tonight the wife and I are out having a grand time with our friends Greg & Heather. As such, I figured it would only be appropriate to post a guest review this evening from non other than…GREG! Recently my wife … Continue reading →

So, I’m getting a beer tattoo…

Published on 2012-07-24 13:00:22

This past weekend while in Portland, I decided it was time to finally get a tattoo. For years I have thought about getting one. In the past, I couldn’t come up with a design that I would like until the … Continue reading →

Portland, Maine – July 2012

Published on 2012-07-23 20:33:16

This past weekend we spend two days in one of our favorite New England towns – Portland, Maine. We visited many of our favorite spots. If you want a REALLY good rundown of what Portland has to offer, make sure … Continue reading →

Winner of the Signed Copy of “Beer Lover’s New England”

Published on 2012-07-23 19:21:05

Congrats to Lee who won the signed book! Lee: Check your inbox for more info. -Lost

Narragansett “Jaws” Throw Back Cans

Published on 2012-07-22 12:00:21

I love Narragansett beer. It is my go-to beer. This is no secret. The social media team over at ‘Gansett do an awesome job coming up with contests, so I live to pass them along from time to time. This … Continue reading →

Minhas Boatswain Heavy Lift Vessel Ale

Published on 2012-07-21 20:13:26

One thing you can say about me: I’m a creature of habit. I pretty much eat the same things, do the same exercises, wake up and go to sleep at the same time, and tend to drink the same beers. … Continue reading →

Beer Lover’s New England Signed Book Giveaway

Published on 2012-07-19 16:00:24

I’m proud to announce that my buddy Norm is now a published book author. His book Beer Lover’s New England just arrived in my mailbox. The book is a fantastic guide for anyone interested in the New England beer scene. … Continue reading →

Jack’s Abby Red Tape

Published on 2012-07-18 18:17:52

I just got back from a bad-ass run. 19 minutes, 2.6 miles and a pace of 7:12 per mile. Feeling strong! It’s time to drink some beer to celebrate. In preparation of tomorrow’s festivities, I’m throwing back this Jack’s Abby … Continue reading →

Jack’s Abby 1st Birthday Party

Published on 2012-07-17 18:24:53

Good evening LIBA readers! I’ve mentioned this to a few of you, however I figured I would throw this out for everyone… This Thursday evening there is a 1-year anniversary party being thrown for Jack’s Abby Brewery. Details are below. … Continue reading →

High and Mighty Beer of the Gods

Published on 2012-07-16 17:30:20

Sunday night TV rocked yesterday. First, TNT’s Falling Skies continues to be good. I feel like the show is walking a fine line and could “jump the shark” at any moment, however it has not! Secondly, Breaking Bad is one … Continue reading →

Jack’s Abby Leisure Time Lager

Published on 2012-07-15 19:19:46

Man, what a great weekend and even better weather! The last couple of day could have been spoiled by two things: My grandmother passed away. My IBS was ridiculously bad today. HOWEVER…(get ready for some glass half full action folks) … Continue reading →

Minhas Boatswain Double IPA

Published on 2012-07-14 16:01:37

A few weeks ago I reviewed the affordable and excellent Minhas Boatswain American IPA from Trader Joe’s grocery store. In the comments, one LIBA reader asked if I had ever tried the Double IPA version – surprisingly I hadn’t, even … Continue reading →

Woodstock Inn Kanc Country Maple Porter

Published on 2012-07-12 18:09:46

The weather in New England continues to be FAN-TAB-ULOUS! We haven’t seen anything but sun for days. Today and into the weekend, it will be in the 90′s. This evening I took a 3 mile run and got my ASS … Continue reading →

Beeeeeeeer!

Published on 2012-07-10 18:53:27

I got the sudden urge to buy beer. So I went out to the best liquor store on the planet and picked up a mixed six-pack! Clicky-clicky on the picture above to see a bigger photo of the loot. Oh, … Continue reading →

Flying Fish Belgian Style Dubbel

Published on 2012-07-10 17:47:54

Just a quick review tonight. It’s of this Flying Fish Belgian Style Dubbel I drank this past Saturday. ABV: 7% Pour: Brownish red color. Limited head. Mouthfeel: Big carbonation. Taste: Typical Belgian “stuff”: Malty sweet (caramel), spices, banana, clove A … Continue reading →

Flying Fish Exit 4 American Trippel

Published on 2012-07-09 18:34:31

This is a continuation of yesterday’s post about my Saturday evening drinking fest. Later in the evening on Saturday I moved on to this Exit 4 from Flying Fish Brewery, a Belgian Trippel. I picked up a distinct hoppiness in … Continue reading →

Maine Mo Pale Ale

Published on 2012-07-08 16:28:31

Last night Norm came over and we watched UFC 148 at my place. We also drank some beer…a lot of beer. The list went something like this: Sammy Adams Noble Pils Wormtown Blonde Cougar Maine Brewing Mo —> tonight’s post … Continue reading →

Gompers Brewery Black Tie IPA

Published on 2012-07-07 09:00:44

Severe weather and my friend Jason’s wedding conspired to delay my review last week, but thankfully Josh absolved me of all guilt. As previewed, I was able to sample some excellent home-brewed IPA from Jason and his best man while at … Continue reading →

Flying FIsh Exit 8 Chestnut Brown Ale

Published on 2012-07-06 19:46:59

Today did not go quiet as I had imagined. I got up early and decided to work from home. About mid-morning I got a call from my mom telling me that my grandmother had taken a turn for the worse. … Continue reading →

Moat Mountain Blueberry

Published on 2012-07-04 19:45:39

Yesterday my wife and I ran in the Finish at the 50 5k race in Foxborough, MA. The race takes place at Gillette Stadium (home of the New England Patriots). The course circles the stadium, then goes inside. After rounding … Continue reading →

Moat Mountain Bock Lager

Published on 2012-07-03 16:00:17

Tonight my wife and I are down in Foxborough, MA at Gillette Stadium running in the Finish at the 50 5k race. As the name implies, you get to run onto the field and finish at the 50 yard line. … Continue reading →

Moat Mountain Matilda’s Red Ale

Published on 2012-07-02 17:54:58

Tonight’s beer selection is Moat Mountain Matilda’s Red Ale. WAYYYYYY back in the spring of 2009 I had Moat Mountain for the first time. It was just before I started LIBA and we were in North Conway, NH for a … Continue reading →

Winner of the Westy 12 Contest

Published on 2012-07-01 16:23:37

By random drawing, the winner of the Westy 12 is…. Matt!!!. Thanks for following Matt. Always happy when a regular reader wins these things. Check your inbox for details about how to claim your beery prize. -Lost

Stoudts Scarlet

Published on 2012-07-01 13:20:38

What a beautiful summer weekend we have going in New England. It’s been sunny and in the 90s all weekend long. I was thinking it would be great to sit out on the patio, but all I had was an … Continue reading →

Silvio Saturday delay

Published on 2012-06-30 10:01:34

Dear LIBA nation, Please accept my most gracious apologies, but I won’t be able to post a review today. I’m headed out to Annapolis, MD in an hour for a wedding, and originally intended to review something this morning. BUT, … Continue reading →

Victory Hop Wallop

Published on 2012-06-29 16:00:17

Random thoughts time! Today I was contemplating all the weird phrases I use. I’m sure there are a ton more, but below is a little snippet. “Douche-nozzle” as a term of endearment. (Pro-tip: You can throw “douche” in from of … Continue reading →

Keersmaeker Mort Subite Gueuze

Published on 2012-06-28 16:00:38

This is a continuation of last night’s post… The second beer Adam brought back from Belgium was Keersmaeker Mort Subite Gueuze. This was my first ever Gueuze! Adam taught me that the style is a blending of three lambics…interesting! The … Continue reading →

Piedboeuf Jupiler

Published on 2012-06-27 16:00:26

On Monday I posted about the Harpoon Brewery tour and hanging out with friends Adam and Elina. After the brewery tour we went back to their place and I got to enjoy some additional treats – beer that Adam brought … Continue reading →

The Festival 2012 Recap & Westvleteren 12 Giveaway

Published on 2012-06-26 16:00:39

This past weekend Worcester, MA hosted the first (hopefully annual) “The Festival” beer fest. There were two sessions on Saturday and one session on Sunday. I attended the Saturday afternoon session that ran from 12pm – 4pm. The event was … Continue reading →

Harpoon Brewery Tour

Published on 2012-06-25 21:52:06

On Sunday my wife and I met up with our friends Adam and Elina in Boston to go on the Harpoon brewery tour. Harpoon Brewery has two locations – Windsor, VT and Boston, MA. I had never been on a … Continue reading →

Minhas Boatswain American IPA

Published on 2012-06-23 17:18:16

If you’re lucky enough to have a Trader Joe’s supermarket near you, then their excellent variety of microbrews should be familiar to you. I’ve been meaning to do reviews of their beers, since they have locations in 31 states and … Continue reading →

Dogfish Head Tweason’ale

Published on 2012-06-22 15:43:17

Today went by quick. I got up at a retardedly early 5:20am courtesy of my bastard dog. The same dog who got into the trash last night and spread it ALL OVER my apartment. Gotta love pets. I got to … Continue reading →

Victory Summer Love

Published on 2012-06-20 20:02:01

This afternoon I was down in Boston, working a Bio-Tech conference. There was a beer tasting area for the attendees. I was selected as one of the “beer experts” to talk about the beer while the attendees tasted. It was … Continue reading →

Get some Westvleteren XII and $10 off The Festival Tickets

Published on 2012-06-18 18:41:23

This coming weekend is The Festival in Worcester, MA. I’ve posted about this once or twice before, so I won’t beat a dead horse. What I will tell you is that I have two sweet updates as of today… 1. … Continue reading →

Backlash Declaration

Published on 2012-06-17 16:58:49

On Thursday I came home to a surprise anniversary present from my wife. She got me one of those indoor remote control helicopters. I had been talking about getting one forever, and although they are inexpensive, I simply hadn’t bothered … Continue reading →

New Belgium Ranger IPA

Published on 2012-06-16 19:57:00

I don’t know how many LIBA readers live in the DC metro area, but today may have had the most ah-maz-ing weather all year – seriously, low 80′s with a light breeze and a few clouds? Perfect weather for a … Continue reading →

Clown Shoes Muffin Top

Published on 2012-06-14 16:00:47

Today my wife and I celebrate our 9-year wedding anniversary. Holy hell, time flies! Look at those before and after pictures. I was 24 and had (awful) hair. Not one day do I wake up and miss that mess. But … Continue reading →

The Best Father’s Day Gift – Beer!

Published on 2012-06-13 18:04:21

Father’s day is upon us. If you haven’t gotten dad a gift yet, you’re just about screwed. If you’re in the Metrowest Massachusetts area, I’ve got your solution – BEER! Julio’s in Westborough is having a huge father’s day beer … Continue reading →

Beer Labels & Freshness

Published on 2012-06-12 21:25:13

Today I had an interesting conversation with a brewery rep about beer labels and the freshness of beer. The chat started from a less than rave review I gave to one of their beers. The brewery contacted me, thanked me … Continue reading →

Notch Cerne Pivo

Published on 2012-06-11 18:50:33

Crazy, crazy day here. Class related to work from 8:30 – 5:00, driving an hour to Worcester, followed by MBA class from 6-9. Yikes! I’m managing to post right now during a break in the evening class. So quickly, a … Continue reading →

Boston Beer Verloren

Published on 2012-06-10 18:23:21

This weekend was jam-packed. It’s hard to believe it’s almost over. Friday I ran a golf tournament with 83 of my co-workers. Saturday we went to the Boston Irish Festival. At the festival my wife was participated in breaking the … Continue reading →

Devil’s Backbone Eight Point IPA

Published on 2012-06-09 20:13:09

After nine years of faithfully driving the same Volkswagen Passat, wifey has finally decided to indulge herself and buy a new car. Today was spent auto shopping, complete with the awesomeness that is haggling with car dealers over prices, trade-ins, … Continue reading →

Winner of the ‘Gansett Tie

Published on 2012-06-07 20:13:32

Quickest post ever tonight…. Congrats to Brad who won the Narragansett Father’s day tie! -Lost P.S. Go Celtics! (Game 6 against the Heat)

Franches-Montagnes Spike & Jérôme’s Cuvée Délirante

Published on 2012-06-06 21:01:20

Man, the last few weeks have been hectic. I can’t wait until the end of June when things should slow down. I’m finding it hard to even find time to review beer! Tonight I pulled out this bottle of Franches-Montagnes … Continue reading →

Win a Narragansett Father’s Day Tie

Published on 2012-06-04 20:47:02

I’m back from Atlantic City and had a great time. I’ll get a recap up later this week. Tonight I’m doing a quick post to let you know that the 2012 Narragansett Father’s Day tie is now available. Every year … Continue reading →

Scaldis Peche Mel

Published on 2012-06-03 16:00:39

The 4th and final day of Atlantic City. Let’s hope I haven’t bet my car keys at the craps table by now! Time to hop into the time machine one more time…back a full week to my Vermont trip when … Continue reading →

Legend Hefeweizen

Published on 2012-06-02 20:21:15

Today may have been the perfect day. Weather-wise, it was sunny and 70 with no humidity and a light breeze. Amazing weather. After biking to a local farmers market, I did some yard work, took a walk around Old Town … Continue reading →

Hill Farmstead Abner

Published on 2012-06-01 16:00:06

Day 2 of Atlantic City! And day 2 of pre-scheduled posts. Tonight you get a recap of last Saturday evening while I was still in Vermont. Our usual routine when we visit my folks is to hang out with them … Continue reading →

Clown Shoes Eagle Claw Fist

Published on 2012-05-31 16:00:40

Tonight I’m on a plane headed to Atlantic City for a long weekend. It should be a fantastic time. Wish me luck! While I’m away I have queued up some reviews. Tonight’s is Clown Shoes Eagle Claw Fist which I … Continue reading →

Cambridge Weekapaug Gruit

Published on 2012-05-30 17:02:31

I spent Memorial Day by the pool drinking craft beer and getting far too much sun. By the time I got home I had that baked feeling (sun-baked, not weed-baked). If drinking good beer in bebautiful weather was the highlight, … Continue reading →

Goose Island Summertime

Published on 2012-05-29 19:57:35

This coming weekend we are taking a 4 day trip to Atlantic City. We’ve never been before, but want to check it off the travel to-do list. I’m stoked for some gambling action…in particular some quality video poker. Hopefully the … Continue reading →

Holiday weekend, MEGA beer haul, shopping for Heady

Published on 2012-05-28 17:35:32

This holiday weekend has been full of beery awesomeness! On Saturday we drove up to Vermont to visit my family. We had an awesome time hanging out with my mom, step-dad, grandma, brother, and our niece. Spending time with our … Continue reading →

Left Hand Sawtooth Ale

Published on 2012-05-26 20:49:12

You ever have that sensation like you’re forgetting to do something, all day, until you finally realize pretty late at night what it was you forgot to do? Yep, guess who’s got two thumbs and forgot to do his beer … Continue reading →

Victory Helios

Published on 2012-05-24 20:22:09

Who can say “long weekend”? Frickin right!! Technically I’m still working tomorrow, but I fully expect a ridiculously slow day. Tomorrow kicks off with getting up at 4:45am to make sure I’m on the golf course for 5:17 sunrise. And … Continue reading →

Atlantic New Guy IPA

Published on 2012-05-23 20:50:06

Today has been crazy with work and school. I’m spent, so tonight you get a guest review from Greg… I spent a few days out of town so tonight I kicked back at home and cracked open a beer. Tonight … Continue reading →

Wormtown Dark Day

Published on 2012-05-22 18:58:50

Check it, quickest recap of a day and beer review ever…. Woke – snoozed for 20. Walked/fed pets – kibbles. Breakfast – cereal and fruit. Homework – reading. Work – boring. Home – walked in the door. dog overexcited; he … Continue reading →

The Festival – Worcester,MA – June 23rd & 24th 2012

Published on 2012-05-21 22:26:11

FYI – If you’re not going to this, you’re missing out. -Lost FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12% Imports and Shelton Brothers Present . . . The Festival An International Celebration of Small Brewers and Cider Makers, 23-24 June 2012, Worcester MA … Continue reading →

Magic Hat Pistil

Published on 2012-05-20 18:06:04

I hope everyone had a great weekend. The weather here in New England was FANTASTIC. July weather in May. We had a busy weekend with a wedding, a baby shower, and a baptism party. I also go out the golf … Continue reading →

Angry Orchard Hard Cider Crisp Apple

Published on 2012-05-19 13:22:19

Big weekend in our household – wifey graduates from her LLM (like a masters in law) program tomorrow, we’ve got in-laws in town for the weekend and are about to host 20 of our closest friends for a backyard barbecue. … Continue reading →

Cambridge Tripel Threat

Published on 2012-05-18 20:05:22

Happy Friday everyone! Things have been crazy on my end as of late. I have class two nights a week, usually something else going on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and my weekends are booked until mid-June. Finding a few minutes … Continue reading →

Boston Magazine – Beer is the New Wine

Published on 2012-05-16 16:00:36

This month’s Boston Magazine has a great article about the craft beer scene in Boston. You can pick it up on newsstands now, or check it out online. I personally think that some key beers/breweries are missing from the piece…Wormtown, … Continue reading →

Boston Premiere of Love of Beer

Published on 2012-05-14 17:05:41

What better way to spend your Memorial Day weekend, to celebrate a graduation or to cheer on summer then to spend some time talking about women and craft beer! Please join the Boston Area Beer Enthusiasts Society (BABES) as for … Continue reading →

Boulevard Rye on Rye

Published on 2012-05-13 20:08:21

Yesterday was the Ecolissa fashion show. It went well. I helped out by playing pack mule and running the raffle prize drawings. Following the event, we went to the Horseshoe pub for dinner and drinks and then came back to … Continue reading →

DC Brau The Public

Published on 2012-05-12 15:32:28

I’ve become aware of my homer reviewing tendencies lately on the blog, and was reminded this week that Port City isn’t the only quality brewery in town. Just across the Potomac River, DC Brau is doing a great – and often … Continue reading →

Beer Cocktails – Contest Winner

Published on 2012-05-11 20:17:53

On Monday I posted a review of the book “Beer Cocktails – 50 Superbly Crafted Cocktails that Liven Up Your Lagers and Ales”. Tonight I drew the winner at random. Congrats to Jon, who will soon have a copy of … Continue reading →

Magic Hat Elder Betty

Published on 2012-05-09 19:47:16

It’s 8:35. 10 minutes ago I was slumped on the couch, watching absolutely nothing on TV and slowly falling asleep. Last week when my back was trashed I got into the habit of falling asleep on the couch at 8pm. … Continue reading →

Sierra Nevada Hoptimum

Published on 2012-05-08 19:49:42

I’ve finally healed from my back-pain woes of last week. It only took 8 days for the pain to go away. Having not reviewed a beer in over a week, I’m definitely having beer blogger withdrawals. To get things going … Continue reading →

Beer Cocktails – Book Giveaway!

Published on 2012-05-07 19:04:39

What’s a beer cocktail? You take beer, and then you take booze, and then you mix them. Beer cocktails are growing rapidly in popularity and are all the rage among mixologists. A few weeks ago I was contacted by the … Continue reading →

Port City Revival Stout

Published on 2012-05-05 17:42:45

Phew, I’m tired. Looong day of yard work for the kid today, including pulling up yards of weed blocker buried under several inches of soil and doing battle with a root that had pushed up a bunch of bricks in … Continue reading →

Beer Cakes!

Published on 2012-05-04 16:57:35

OK, so I’m still down and out with a bad back. This is day 4 and I’m sick of it. Luckily it’s slowly getting better. I was able to go into work today, although I had spasms all through a … Continue reading →

LIBA Craft Beer Meetup April 2012 – Recap

Published on 2012-05-03 16:48:39

Well folks, my back is still garbage. I’ve been sitting in the same spot on the couch for 24 hours (I’m even here at night, sleeping sitting up). God bless my wife, as she’s waiting on me hand and foot. … Continue reading →

Fashion Show & Impromptu Metrowest Beer Meetup

Published on 2012-05-02 12:18:41

Bad news: I’m completely laid-out with back-spasms. Damn bad ones too…pain to the point of tears. I’m whacked out on pain killers and muscle relaxers. Although it sounds like a fun time, adding beer to the mix is a really … Continue reading →

Berkshire Shabadoo Black and Tan Ale

Published on 2012-04-30 18:56:18

After a long hiatus, I’m back. Vacation in Mexico was absolutely terrific. I will post pictures and a brief recap to the website sometime this week. For now, I’m still getting back into the swing of “normal” life. Work was … Continue reading →

Yards Brewery Tour

Published on 2012-04-28 17:21:30

A few weeks ago I was in Philadelphia for a good friend’s bachelor party, and took a tour of Yards Brewery as part of the festivities. I’ve pretty much reviewed all of their beers, and am a huge fan, so … Continue reading →

Southern Tier Gemeni

Published on 2012-04-26 16:00:28

Mexico day 4! Nearly time to pack up and go home. So sad. I have one last guest review for you before I return tomorrow. Thanks to Greg for helping out tonight… Tonight I am filling in for Lost while … Continue reading →

Sierra Nevada Hoptimum

Published on 2012-04-24 15:00:49

Day two of Mexico! I might be in a booze coma by now…or horribly sun burnt…or both. Oh well! Today is also my 33rd birthday! Yesterday Brandon held down the LIBA fort with a guest review. Today’s guest review is … Continue reading →

Flying Bison Buffalo IPA

Published on 2012-04-23 15:00:49

Day 1 of my Mexico trip. By now I’m probably liquored up and floating near the swim-up bar. While I’m gone I’ve scheduled some guest reviews. Day 1′s guest reviewer is my good buddy Brandon. Hey folks, long time no … Continue reading →

New Belgium Prickly Passion Saison

Published on 2012-04-21 18:16:25

I may be sitting outside DC as I type up my weekly review, but my mind is definitely in the Boston metro area, as Josh and the New England contingent of LIBA nation celebrate at today’s craft beer meetup. I’m … Continue reading →

Offshore IPA

Published on 2012-04-20 19:21:18

Tonight we venture into the TMI department with a story of my first waxing. Back waxing that is. It was the final part of Operation Cancun Body. The waxing wasn’t bad – I don’t have a fur sweater, just some … Continue reading →

Pretty Things Fluffy White Rabbits

Published on 2012-04-19 17:43:14

Today was my last day of work before vacation. Sweet, sweet, totally fucking sweet vacation. Goodbye work. Tomorrow I have a final exam to take in the morning, then I have the rest of the day to myself. I plan … Continue reading →

My Article in Yankee Brews News – Now Online

Published on 2012-04-18 15:06:27

Shortest, yet coolest, post ever. The April/May edition of Yankee Brew News is now available online. Unless you live in a cave, you know that I wrote the cover article. http://ybnonline.brewingnews.com/publication/?i=107658 Happy reading! -Lost

Jack’s Abby Smoke and Dagger

Published on 2012-04-17 17:36:58

T-minus 4 days until the LIBABeerUp. T-minus 6 days to Mexico. Beautiful 80 degree weather here in New England. A MASSIVE tax return coming my way. A short week at work. It really doesn’t get much better than this!! After … Continue reading →

Jack’s Abby Jabby Brau

Published on 2012-04-16 20:35:57

In one week I will be on the beach in Mexico. Hells. Yes. I can’t wait. Just one more (short) week of work to get through. I worked from home today and this Friday I’m working a half day. Tonight … Continue reading →

Silvio Saturday raincheck

Published on 2012-04-14 09:17:13

Hey all, I need to take a raincheck on this week’s review. I’m in Philly for a friend’s bachelor party, and I won’t be able to post a proper beer review today. However, one highlight of today’s festivities is a … Continue reading →

Berkshire Coffeehouse Porter

Published on 2012-04-11 19:22:21

I’ve got absolutely nothing witty to say tonight. Nothing interesting going on either. Boooorrriiinnng. Let’s just talk about tonight’s beer – Berkshire Coffeehouse Porter. This beer is SERIOUSLY coffee flavored. It’s still more beer than coffee, but not by a … Continue reading →

Craft Beer Meetup – Only 9 days away!

Published on 2012-04-11 13:55:02

Can you believe it? The beer meetup is only 9 days away! I’m incredibly stoked for this. You have no idea how much I’ve been marketing the event. Our sponsor Craft Beer Cellarhas flyers in-store. Our host Meadhall has flyers … Continue reading →

I’m published!

Published on 2012-04-10 18:12:58

For weeks I’ve been teasing a secret side project I was working on. Truth of the matter is, I finished the project back in mid-February! The project, as I had alluded to a few times, involved me getting published in … Continue reading →

Blatant IPA

Published on 2012-04-09 20:33:58

Tonight I’m finding out how difficult it is to type with a finger-splint on. Thank God it’s my left hand, and not my right. If you’ve been keeping up with me, you know that I absolutely crushed my fingers on … Continue reading →

Blatant Session

Published on 2012-04-08 19:00:39

Good evening LIBA readers! How was your Easter weekend? Mine was all too short. Saturday was jam-packed with church activities, shopping, and things of the like. Today we went to my wife’s grandparent’s house for Easter. We’re winding down from … Continue reading →

New Belgium Biere De Mars

Published on 2012-04-07 17:33:14

Today, after six weeks of lessons, I finally took the training wheels off and played my first nine holes of golf. Needless to say, I set a course record…in number of drives sliced to the right into the rough. Regardless, … Continue reading →

Peak Organic Simcoe Spring

Published on 2012-04-05 20:32:12

Easter week (Holy week) is always crazy busy for us. Church on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The worst part about evening mass is that I get home from work, scarf dinner too fast, work out, and then get gassy. That’s … Continue reading →

Jack’s Abby Cascadian Schwarzbier

Published on 2012-04-04 19:35:59

Tonight I had to make a beer run (Julio’s Liquors as usual). I ended up picking up a mixed six-pack of all local stuff – Blatant Brewing, Jack’s Abbey, and Peak Organic. They were all beers I was looking forward … Continue reading →

LIBA Beer Meetup – April 2012 – Help us Promote!

Published on 2012-04-02 21:23:13

The next beer meetup is less than 3 weeks away. We are currently sitting at 95 RSVPs. The goal is 200 RSVPs….yes, 200. I want this event to be the biggest and most successful yet. I can’t do it alone … Continue reading →

Victory Headwaters

Published on 2012-04-02 20:37:39

Yesterday I mentioned that today I would finally let the cat out of the bag with respect to my “other” project. I lied. As I previously alluded to, the news is that I’m being published in print for the first … Continue reading →

Rock Art Midnight Madness

Published on 2012-04-01 15:06:10

Tonight I’m headed off to see The Hunger Games with the wife. As such, I figured it would be good to bang out a beer review now, early in the evening. Rock Art Midnight Madness is in my glass and … Continue reading →

Maui Big Swell IPA

Published on 2012-03-31 16:18:42

Wifey and I have a good friend visiting this weekend from Chicago, which of course means lots of drunken adventures around D.C. Last night we hit one of our favorite bars for happy hour, one of our favorite restaurants for … Continue reading →

High and Mighty XPA

Published on 2012-03-30 19:09:14

Last night we had our friends Johnson and Michelle over for a livingroom fort party. Before the fort festivities got started, Michelle and I tried out a High and Mighty XPA. The pour did not start off great; for every … Continue reading →

Boulevard Dark Truth Stout

Published on 2012-03-28 20:40:01

Tomorrow night we have friends coming over for a little party. It’s not just any party though…it’s a fort party. Remember when you were a kid and you took couch cushions, blankets, and kitchen chairs and built a fort? Well, … Continue reading →

Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA

Published on 2012-03-26 20:21:17

Man, Mondays are really long when you have work and then class. I will say this though, a week ago today my Monday was absolutely miserable, making today seem like cake. I’m home now and ready to review a beer! … Continue reading →

Samuel Adams Cinder Bock

Published on 2012-03-25 18:18:26

Another weekend gone. Why do they go so fast, and why haven’t I won the lottery so I can quit working? It’s been an interesting weekend. Friday night we went to NH and hung out at an American Legion in … Continue reading →

Lost Coast Indica IPA

Published on 2012-03-24 16:41:41

It’s a gray, chilly, rainy day in D.C., and the weather matches my mood. Bleh. After some morning golf lessons with wifey and assorted household chores, I’ve decided to brighten my day with the best remedy of all – a … Continue reading →

Site Update – New Beer Catagories

Published on 2012-03-23 16:36:00

No beer review this evening folks. After an awesome day (mostly) off from work, I’m headed up to NH for karaoke with some friends. HOWEVER, I do want to announce a change to the website. Over the last week I’ve … Continue reading →

Samuel Adams Dark Depths

Published on 2012-03-22 20:13:58

The picture above, folks, is the current extent of my beer cap collection. It’s growing rapidly and I’ve been trying to come up with a creative idea for what to do with them. What do you think? Any good ideas … Continue reading →

Kona Koko Brown

Published on 2012-03-21 20:44:10

I don’t have anything exciting to share tonight, which means one thing – It’s TMI time. Over the winter I was having a terrible time with my IBS; my stomach was upset on a daily basis. For the last month … Continue reading →

Magic Hat +-

Published on 2012-03-20 20:44:47

I’m in the middle of three very long days. Yesterday right after a SHIT BOX day at work I had to go straight to class. Today, work was better (although not enjoyable). After work we had just enough time for … Continue reading →

B. Nektar Zombie Killer Mead and Avery Salvation

Published on 2012-03-18 21:50:18

Tonight I did a beer brainstorm with Silvio. Just like back in 2010, we decided to chat while watching the Walking Dead season finale. We couldn’t find a zombie-themed beer that we both could purchase, so we went with two … Continue reading →

Buffalo Bill’s Blueberry Oatmeal Stout

Published on 2012-03-17 16:47:49

So today’s St. Patrick’s Day, which doesn’t mean a whole heck of a lot in the Marcacci household. I’m about a decade past wearing green all day and being hammered by noon, and since I’ve never really been an Irish … Continue reading →

Taste of the Boroughs 2012

Published on 2012-03-17 12:41:06

Good afternoon loyal LIBA readers! Today I’m recovering from a killer hangover. After last night’s review of Cucapa Green Card, I thought it would be a good idea to drink a GIANT highball of bourbon. Seemed like a good idea … Continue reading →

Uinta Baba Black Lager

Published on 2012-03-13 21:03:10

Tonight I owe a big thank you to my buddy Norman for posting about the LIBABeerUp in his beer blog today. It was totally unexpected and appreciated! His blog is connected to many local newspapers and this particular article has … Continue reading →

Hoppin’ Frog Bodacious Black and Tan

Published on 2012-03-12 20:32:04

9:21pm. I’m hungry. But alas, I continue to eat careful and hit the gym in preparation for Cancun in April. Late evening snacking right before bed is a bad idea…especially when I’m about to drink a bomber of stout! Tonight … Continue reading →

Baxter Stowaway IPA and The Bruery Mischief

Published on 2012-03-11 19:00:45

With the exception of still being sick, this weekend was pretty sweet. Sunday (today) was a beautiful day; the weather was sunny and nearly 60. Not bad for New England in March! We ran a 5K in Worcester in the … Continue reading →

Avery Out of Bounds

Published on 2012-03-10 16:42:06

The world is a dark beer. At least, that’s how it feels to me. Somehow three of my last five reviews have been porters or stouts, and that’s not going to change this week because the only two beers I … Continue reading →

Magic Hat Vinyl

Published on 2012-03-07 16:58:21

Last night took a completely different turn than we were expecting. After going to the gym we came home to find that our dog had gotten into some cookies, which (to cut a long story short) also resulted in him … Continue reading →

Magic Hat Demo

Published on 2012-03-05 19:26:55

Last week I announced LIBABeerUp April 2012. A few days in and we already have ~40 RSVPs. Pretty good, but not good enough! I want to see 200 RSVPs!!! Let’s do a little math. I have ~6,000 unique visitors to … Continue reading →

White Birch Hop Session Ale

Published on 2012-03-04 18:11:55

Friday night we had people over for UFC fights. Yes…AGAIN. The UFC has been on a tear with all kinds of events the last two months. On Friday UFC was free on FX and the fights were absolutely awesome. There … Continue reading →

Avery New World Porter

Published on 2012-03-03 18:44:50

Today may have been one of the most teeth-grating, headache-inducing, overall frustrating days in recent memory. I’ll spare you all the annoying details, but must say the highlight was getting stuck in traffic because the police shut down a ton of roads in … Continue reading →

Three Heads Loopy

Published on 2012-03-02 17:00:02

Tonight I’m having friends over to watch UFC. I WILL be drinking copious amounts of craft beer, however you won’t hear about it tonight. Instead, Greg hooked me up with a guest review for you. I will take this opportunity … Continue reading →

LIBABeerUp – April 2012 – SCHEDULED!

Published on 2012-03-02 14:11:16

Can you believe it has been a whole year since I held the last LIBA beer meetup? Time to get off my lazy ass and make this happen! This time around we’re going to Mead Hall in Cambridge, MA. If … Continue reading →

Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro

Published on 2012-03-01 19:08:54

Sup homies? Tonight I’m flying high. Although I had a boring day at work, a number of things are coming up Millhouse: 1. I came home and had an awesome workout. 2. I’m in the process of locking down details … Continue reading →

Narragansett Cream Ale

Published on 2012-02-29 20:24:32

A couple of weeks ago I was ranting about not being able to refinance my mortgage. Well, I FINALLY found a mortgage company that knew what I was talking about and is willing to help out. I got a quote … Continue reading →

Wormtown Pro-Am Porter

Published on 2012-02-28 20:30:35

Tonight I’m lacking any anecdotes or witty remarks. I’m boring. How about we skip the shenanigans and get to the beer review? The beer of choice is Wormtown Pro-Am Porter. The “Pro-am” name is due to the fact that the … Continue reading →

Uinta Hop Notch

Published on 2012-02-27 21:18:32

I’m the IT guy of the family. I have been since I was about 10 (no joke). I get the call from friends and family when PCs get sick. This past weekend I played IT guy for my wife. Her … Continue reading →

Slumbrew My Better Half and Wormtown Be Hoppy

Published on 2012-02-26 18:29:39

On Saturday night we had some people over to watch the UFC 144 fights. It was a VERY impressive card and proved to be excellent entertainment. While the beer was flowing, I took the chance to review a couple. The … Continue reading →

Stone/Elysian/Bruery La Citrueille Celeste de Citracado

Published on 2012-02-25 16:58:50

I’m typing this review as part of my pre-game before heading over to a Medieval Madness show tonight with wifey and a few friends. I’ll spare you the beer wench jokes, but will definitely admit that I’m looking forward to eating … Continue reading →

Sixpoint Resin

Published on 2012-02-24 16:31:14

“AND I’M BACK IN THE GAME!” It’s something my buddy Sean and I say to each other when we get a big video-poker hand that brings us back from the dead. Tonight I’m using it to celebrate being DONE with … Continue reading →

Jack’s Abby Jabby Brau

Published on 2012-02-22 19:51:00

Hey folks. Sorry I’ve been off the radar. I came down with the dreaded norovirus. Imagine throwing up while simultaneously crapping your brains out. That was the worst of it. There was lots of other icky stuff in between then … Continue reading →

Bell’s Special Double Cream Stout

Published on 2012-02-18 16:12:46

Work has been crazy busy this week, and I’m just today able to take a deep breath and relax. One of my favorite ways to mellow out is to hike with my dog, and fortunately today’s mild weather made for a … Continue reading →

Cambridge Bannatynes Scotch Ale

Published on 2012-02-17 20:08:43

I’m going to start tonight’s post with a rant about mortgage servicers. You may skip to the beer review below if you want to skip this part. I have an FHA backed mortgage. This makes my $60,000 underwater mortgage ineligible … Continue reading →

Dieu Du Ciel Rigor Mortis

Published on 2012-02-15 18:24:46

Tonight I thought I would start off my post with an example of how ridiculous my wife and I are about out dog Brady. He’s treated like a king, is allowed on all the furniture, sleeps in the bed with … Continue reading →

Franklin County – Imperial Stout

Published on 2012-02-13 20:20:54

Ugh. Today I felt like crap. Everything was going great until about 1:30 when I got a dizzy spell. It only lasted a second, but it left me feeling kinda woozy. I had the same thing yesterday while in church. … Continue reading →

Rochefort 6, 8, and 10

Published on 2012-02-12 17:04:57

Last night we shot over to see our friends Sean and Kerry in Waltham. We played a game called Tobogo. We then played some Mexican Train Dominoes. Both games are a ton of fun and I recommend trying out either. … Continue reading →

Kona Koko Brown

Published on 2012-02-11 16:30:57

You guys! OMG my favorite brewery released a new beer! Words fail to describe the sheer elation I experienced today when I came across Kona Brewing Company’s Koko Brown on a beer run. Before the review, the backstory: Kona Brewing … Continue reading →

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