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BOTW: Unibroue - Don De Dieu

Beer of the Week - Don De Dieu
This weeks BOTW goes to Canadian Brewery, Unibroue whose beers I’ve seen plenty of times but for some reason never gave a shot.  This time around I was tipped off by friend, co-worker, classmate and fellow beer-mate Mr. Mike Knize whose beer geekness I’ve only recently discovered.
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BOTW: Shipyard Brewing’s Smashed Pumpkin

So my usual weekend will consist of grabbing some beers, usually 2-3 IPAs and something daring. In this case, with it being the holidays, I decided to go with something more “in season”. Recalling years past I remember these novelty beers as just that, a novelty, limited batch, kept in a cupboard [...]

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BOTW: Coranodo Brewing’s Hoppy Daze

Coronado Brewing Co. Hoppy DazeTheir words [Coronado Brewing Company] not mine.
“Hoppy Daze is an unfiltered Belgian style IPA brewed with a unique blend of European grains, a variety of hops, and Belgian yeast to create an unforgettable taste down to its very bitter end. Gold Medal Winner 2007 L.A. County Fair.”
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