Beer Bites: Great Lakes Brewing Co. Christmas Ale
With the semester winding down and the holidays fast approaching, there are really only two things we should be doing: trying not to weep soft,… Read more »
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Beer Bites: Guinness Red Harvest Stout
It occurred to me the other day that I have been completely ignoring stouts all semester. There hasn’t been a thick, dark beer in my… Read more »
Beer Bites: Stone Brewing Co.’s Arrogant Bastard Ale
Like most people, I find it difficult to back down from a challenge. So when I saw the slogan of Stone Brewing Co.’s Arrogant Bastard… Read more »
Beer Bites: Southern Tier Pumking
As students, we look forward to Halloween for weeks — planning out our costumes and anticipating the wild parties. And when the big day (or… Read more »
Beer Bites: Southern Tier Imperial Compass
Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you: I always do what I’m told. So when the directions on the side of my 22-ounce… Read more »
Beer Bites: Southern Tier 2XIPA, 2XStout
An unexpected yet wonderful phenomenon has occurred since becoming the Beer Bites columnist: All my friends want to give me beer. All the time. I… Read more »
Beer Bites: Magic Hat Night of the Living Dead
The Magic Hat fall variety pack has been taunting me for weeks. Each time I wander down the Tops beer aisle or peruse Wegmans’ extensive… Read more »
Beer Bites: Angry Orchard's Apple Ginger Hard Cider
It’s officially apple season. To celebrate it properly, I decided to bake apple crisp and buy hard cider. Both were delicious. Yes, I am aware… Read more »
Beer Bites: Saranac 12 Beers A Falling: Part II
After experiencing the pure delight of half of Saranac’s 12 Beers A Falling variety pack last week, I was a little nervous that the second… Read more »
Beer Bites: Saranac 12 Beers A Falling
Let me start by making a confession: I am kind of a lightweight. I decided to pay homage to the one week of perfect weather… Read more »
Beer Bites: Samuel Adams OctoberFest
Before I am judged for my lack of imagination when choosing this week’s beer, let me preface by saying that I was really, really thirsty.… Read more »
Beer Bites: Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron
Nothing says “welcome back” like the massive alcohol consumption during syllabus week. This year, I decided to honor my last first week of school the… Read more »
Beer Bites: Fruit-infused 6-pack
As I stood in the beer aisle at Wegmans the other night, attempting to craft a custom 6-pack, I realized something: Everyone, whether he or… Read more »
Beer Bites: Woodchuck Hard Cider
While on a trip to the gastroenterologist last week, I spent an absurd amount of time in the waiting room. I passed the time watching… Read more »
Beer Bites: Mayfest day drinking
The start of baseball season is an exciting time of the year for people who think Bud Light should cost $11 a “pint.” To pass… Read more »
Saranac 12 Beers A Springing
We’ve all been back from our brief exposure to sun for a while, and just like the Saranac 12 Beers A Springing, we’re getting pretty… Read more »
'Game of Thrones' trivia night features new ale
Brewery Ommegang has challenged everyone to seize the throne with the release of its “Game of Thrones”-inspired Iron Throne Blonde Ale. So, to properly prepare… Read more »
Beer Bites: Game of Thrones drinking games
This is a big weekend for television bloggers, seeing as HBO’s “Game of Thrones” season three premiere is on Sunday. But what does this have… Read more »
Beer Bites: Guinness
Last week was my favorite week of the year. My liver had been training for this particular Saturday since the start of the semester. The… Read more »
Beer Bites: St. Patrick's Day
It’s March. That means I can finally start pretending it’s spring while winter wears out its welcome. More importantly, it’s the playoffs for beer drinkers.… Read more »
Beer bites: Bud Ice, Bud Light Platinum, Molson, Keystone
Saturday night, after Syracuse’s loss to Georgetown, I walked into Graby’s numb with despair and seeking comfort in the malty boudoir of some saucy wench… Read more »
Beer Bites: Maple Pecan Porter, Sam's White Lantern, Double Agent
Last week, I took a leap of faith by reviewing a Sam Adams Spring Thaw variety pack and was punished for my hubris with Nemo.… Read more »
Beer bites: Sam Adams Spring Thaw variety pack
It may still be snowing, but the end of football season means breweries are starting to haul out their spring seasonal varieties. Just knowing that… Read more »
Beer bites: Winter Seasonal
Winter in Syracuse: it’s cold, dark and everyone wants more chocolate and coffee. This is especially true in the magical alcohol residence hall “Brewland,” where… Read more »
