Like with beer,Β pairing cigar and beers is all about your preference. However, a good rule of thumb is to match the color of the wrapper with the c...
by Mark Iafrate
Jul 20, 2021
Duck Duck Gooze Beer Review
Duck Duck GoozeΒ is aΒ blend of one, two and three-year-old blonde sours, and is released every three years by The Lost Abbey. It wasΒ first released ...
by Mark Iafrate
Jun 02, 2021
The 6 Things Every Brewery Taproom Should Have
Iβve spent countless hours in breweries across the United States and the world, and during that time Iβve discovered there are 6 things every brewe...
by Mark Iafrate
May 01, 2021
Easy-to-find beers to start your cellar
Here are some easy-to-find beers that are perfect to start your cellar. These should be readily available to most people in the United States, and ...
by Mark Iafrate
Apr 16, 2021
Chocolate Reign Beer Review
AboutΒ Chocolate Reign
If you follow the SBG Instagram account you probably know I'm a big fan of The Bruery, especially the big boozy barrel-aged ...
by Mark Iafrate
Mar 24, 2021
Hunahpu's Imperial Stout: 5-Year Vertical Review
About Hunahpu's Imperial Stout
I did a review of Hunahpu's Imperial Stout before, and thought I could also share notes on the 5 year vertical tasti...
by Mark Iafrate
Mar 24, 2021
Hunahpu's Imperial Stout Beer Review
Hunahpu's Imperial Stout, also know just as Hunahpu or 'Huna" is an 11.8% imperial stout with cinnamon, vanilla, cacao nibs and chile peppers. It's...
by Mark Iafrate
Feb 25, 2021
Pliny The Younger Beer Review
Pliny The Younger is a Triple IPA brewed by Russian River Brewing Company and released every year in February.Β Usually only available on draft, it...
by Mark Iafrate
Feb 25, 2021
Pliny The Elder Beer Review
Pliny The Elder is one of the most well-known and most sought after beers in the craft beer community. It was first brewed by Russian River Brewing...
by Mark Iafrate
Oct 03, 2020
What is a "whale"?
A whale is any beer an individual has been looking to find and try for a long time. Whales are usually some combination of highly rated, hard to fi...
by Mark Iafrate
May 04, 2020
A Guide To Vertical Beer Tastings
A vertical beer tasting is trying multiple years of the same beer at once. Beer drinkers plan these types of tastings so they can experience the nu...
by Mark Iafrate
Apr 30, 2020
A Practical Guide To Cellaring Beer
Most beer is meant to be consumed as fresh as possible, however, certain styles of beers can develop interesting, nuanced changes over time as they...
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