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By EZ Angler Staff – Escondido, CA-based Stone Brewing Co. has a unique line-up of beers and its Levitiation Ale’s deep amber certainly fits in with the breweries original style. On first crack, the citrus and caramel aromas are easy to notice in this tasty beer. But don’t let the sweetness of this well balanced mix fool you. Levitation Ale delivers a bold, rich flavor followed by Read More

 by Kevin Gibson – References to pumpkin beer date back to the 1600s, but as it grew more popular – particularly in the new world – heading into the 1800s, it wasn’t thought of as the seasonal treat beer drinkers know today. Instead, pumpkin beer came about for two key reasons: A shortage of malts, and because pumpkin beer was believed to be a healthful beverage. While European malts Read More

By Stefan A. Scott – Plymouth,MA Mayflower Brewing Company’s Porter is a truly fantastic offering.   A perfect pint served straight from the cask, pours nice rich dark brown with a lovely creamy tan head that stuck to the glass all the way. Nearly a stout by sight, and by taste, I’d definitely forgo a Guinness for this lovely. The aroma has a roasted Read More

Maine-based Baxter Brewing Co.’s Stowaway IPA is very good, bold IPA that is considerably hoppy yet refreshing, crisp and easy to drink. Created with five different types of hops, Stowaway IPA is a dark orange  presentation with a nice head and an aroma of citrus , and grapefruit. Full bodied, the initial taste is very pleasing with a nutty, malty sweetness and some notes of passion fruit and Read More

By EZ Angler Staff – If a bold hoppy beer isn’t your thing then stay clear of Lagunitas Brewing Company’s Maxiumus IPA. This Petaluma, CA beer socks a whollop of citrus and hops. Smooth and slightly dry, this tasty beer kicks in with a sweet caramel malt taste that quickly picks up the flavor of the hops   Upon pouring this beer  delivers a clear, light copper color with a healthy Read More