Last week I learned from owner/brewmaster Craig O’Herron that Sideswipe Brewing is about to release their fifth beer, a “pumpkin ale” brewed with butternut squash and called Squashing Pumpkins. According to Craig it’s possible to get more “pumpkin flavor” in a beer by using squash instead of actual pumpkins. To the best of my knowledge... Continue Reading →
Beer Review – Big Star White IPA by Four String
Lately most of my posts have been about beer adventures I’ve had while visiting various parts of the county, but before summer runs out I wanted to get back to some reviews of local beers. One that I’ve enjoyed on several occasions this summer is Big Star White IPA by Four String Brewing here in Columbus. ... Continue Reading →
Beer Review – Golden Ratio IPA by Seventh Son Brewing
Not too long after Thanksgiving I visited Seventh Son Brewery with my wife and our friends Tom and Mary. We ordered a couple of sampler trays and among the beers we tried I thought the most interesting one was Golden Ratio IPA. The brewery doesn’t offer a lot of details about this beer other... Continue Reading →