Exploring the wonderful world of craft beer with my trusty taste-tester dog Cisco & his faithful butler Arfred

New York Beer

Ghost Brewing – Black Raspberry Jelly Donut

Today Arfred is serving Ghost Brewing Company – Black Raspberry Jelly Donut, a 5.2% sour. I can’t deny I’m a sucker for donut beer – I don’t know why but they always manage to grab my attention on the shelf….

Evil Twin – Lemon Meringue, Pink Pineapple, Grape

Today Arfred is serving Evil Twin – Lemon Meringue, Pink Pineapple, and Grape. I was really excited for the Lemon Meringue, as I’m usually a sucker for marshmallow, but of the three, I think Grape wins for me. This soda…

Artisanal Brew Works – Warheads Extreme Sour Black Cherry

Today Arfred is serving Artisanal Brew Works – Warheads Extreme Sour Black Cherry, a 5% sour made with Warheads candy. I avoided this candy as a kid – I couldn’t handle the face-puckering extreme tart. I was expecting more of…

Timber Ales & Folksbier – Chasing Shadows

Today Arfred is serving Timber Ales & Folksbier collab – Chasing Shadows, a 12% imperial stout aged on a blend of Mexican, Ugandan, and Madagascar vanilla beans and cacao nibs. These Timbers never let me down, and always with the…

Short Throw Brewing and Timber Ales Collab – Borrowed Brilliance

Today Arfred is serving Short Throw and Timber Ales collab – Borrowed Brilliance, a 12% imperial stout aged on coffee, vanilla and marshmallow. I don’t know why this beer is called Borrowed Brilliance, it should be Brewed Brilliance. Just….wow. Smooth…

KCBC – Bushwick Zombie

Today Arfred is serving KCBC – Bushwick Zombie, a 4% sour with blueberry, strawberry and lemon. Ah, observe the hipster male in its native habitat. Easily identified by the uniform of whatever vintage fashion is currently trending, or by the…