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

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Prairie Artisan Ales – Sundae Service

Today Arfred is serving Prairie Ales- Sundae Service, a 14.9% hot fudge sundae inspired bourbon barrel aged imperial stout with fudge, chocolate, vanilla, sprinkles, peanuts, and cherries. I love the artwork on this one. This addresses a lesser-known theory about…

Martin House – Vanilla Skies

Today Arfred is serving Martin House – Vanilla Skies, a 12% whiskey barrel aged imperial blonde with vanilla beans. When I realized the can art was the silhouette of Tin Man choking out a flying monkey, I went bananas. My…

Adroit Theory – Negation

Today Arfred is serving Adroit Theory – Negation, a 12% Russian imperial stout. I don’t know what this metal AF artwork is meant to be negating, certainly not my desire to drink this beast. As we approach Halloween, I can…

Buffalo Bayou – Thin Mint Stout

Today Arfred is serving Buffalo Bayou – Thin Mint Stout, a 8.2% self-explanatory brew. I have an unhealthy addiction to girl scout cookies, which was exacerbated by the best little salesperson in the world who knew that making it a…

Martin House – De Nada

Today Arfred is serving Martin House Brewing – De Nada, a 6.7% agave and guava sour. Well it’s Thanksgiving week so that means it’s time to start thinking about what we’re thankful for. Raise your hand if you just said…

Tripping Animals – Otters and O’s

Today Arfred is serving Tripping Animals – Otters and O’s, a 6% milkshake sour with banana, blueberry, blackberry, peanut butter, and vanilla. This list of ingredients reads like someone high AF throwing everything in sight in the blender to make…

Brewing Projekt – Dubl Stuft

Today Arfred is serving Brewing Projekt – Dubl Stuft, a 10.3% imperial stout with chocolate wafer cookies, cacao nibs and vanilla. Is there anyone who doesn’t love an Oreo cookie? Hell, even vegans can get on board with this snack….

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….

Spencer Brewery – The Monster Mash

Today Arfred is serving Spencer Brewery – The Monster Mash, a 5.2% pumpkin ale. Yeah I realize it’s November but I’m not ready to give up Halloween just yet. I’ve spent a full day taking down all the decorations outside…