HOP-OCALYPSE

I just tried this beer in Easton MD. I am here for work and I always like to seek out the local beer store for something different. The label says "A hop flavor so delicious... It will change your world." Well that said, It did NOT change my world. It is a pretty decent beer but I would say it is just an average IPA, nothing "world changing". Looks like this beer is contract brewed by Frederick Brewing Co. in Maryland for Clay Pipe Brewing Co.

HOP MONSTER!

What is this? It is or shall I say was Paper City Hop Monster (Cask Conditioned) and it was Delicious! I have never had this beer other than this so I can not compare the cask conditioned version to the standard but this was very good and quite creamy. You gotta love the Cask. I enjoyed this over lunch Friday the 9th of February at the Sunset Grill & Tap just outside of Boston. I was in Boston for the Extreme Beer Festival and the Sunset was a great find. 112 beers on tap and probably 200 more in bottles plus the food was great also!

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Welcome to the IBU!

What is it?

I don't really know. I guess it is just a place to organize my thoughts on Beer and All Things Beer Related. Pretty informal really. I wanted a place to "keep track" of my thoughts on the many beers I have tried and will try but nothing formal. So I will review some beers here and post things about beer and such. Simple reviews though, just to collect my thoughts quickly. If you want a more comprehensive review and desription of these beers, check out beeradvocate.com . There is a wealth of information there along with great reviews and interesting topics. Here are two examples of the type of review you will see here:

VICTORY HOP DEVIL-I love this beer and it is one of the first beers that led me down the path to loving the HOPS! Since it is pretty local to me, it can be found at a lot of local bars.

BUD LIGHT-I am not a fan of this beer (anymore). At one time I am sure I consumed great quantities but not anymore as I have discovered it is barely a step above water and has no real flavor.

As you can see these reviews are not likely to convert the masses or change the drinking habits of anyone but myself.