Articles by Tara Nurin

Beer Review: Guinness Generous Ale

by Tara Nurin in Beer
Launched in the U.S. for the first time in November, the beer honors founder Art...

Beer Review: Weyerbacher Winter Ale

by Tara Nurin in Beer
Instead of being overly robust or sugared, the ale is like a snow-laden branch h...
 

Beer Review: Narragansett Fest Lager

by Tara Nurin in Beer
Narragansett Fest Lager is a beer that almost never was, but it exemplifies the ...

Beer Review: Brewery Ommegang Scythe & Sickle Harvest Ale

by Tara Nurin in Beer
This unique fall seasonal is sublimely malt-sweetened ale that's perfect for dri...
 

Beer Review: Captain Lawrence Golden Delicious

by Tara Nurin in Beer
This American-style Tripel aged in apple brandy barrels evolves gracefully from ...

Beer Review: BridgePort Brewing Summer Squeeze

Tart, lemony and refreshing
by Tara Nurin in Beer
There's just a hint of lemongrass in this a nouveau twist on the lemony summer b...
 

Cider Review: Angry Orchard

Not your grandpa's cider
by Tara Nurin in Beer
Even non-cider drinkers will enjoy the perky, slightly sweet yet dry taste of th...

Beer Review: Innis & Gunn Independence Day 2012

by Tara Nurin in Beer
This newly launched limited-release beer is as much a tribute to Scotland as it ...
 

Beer Review: Southern Tier Hop Sun

Sun-soaked summer refreshment
by Tara Nurin in Beer
This spring and summer American wheat beer truly embodies the taste of a summer'...

Beer Review: Clown Shoes Muffin Top

No muffin tops were harmed
by Tara Nurin in Beer
The Belgian-style Tripel India Pale Ale is exceedingly well-balanced; straightfo...
 

Beer Review: Saranac Shandy

by Tara Nurin in Beer
NY-based Saranac may be the first craft brewery to enter a shandy (beer plus lem...

Beer Review: Unibroue Blanche de Chambly

Sparkling for spring
by Tara Nurin in Beer
When Unibroue released Blanche de Chambly in 1996, the Chicago Beverage Testing ...
 

Beer Review: Ommegang Art of Darkness

Nuanced magic
by Tara Nurin in Beer
This Belgian-style dark ale that is "a spellbinding homage to brewing's dark art...

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