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

sour beer

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…

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….

Ingenious Brewing – Stout Chocula and Boo Berry Fluff

Today Arfred is serving Ingenious Brewing – Stout Chocula and Boo Berry Fluff, a 10% milk stout with chocolate and marshmallow and a 6.8% sour with blueberry and marshmallow. It’s finally here, my favorite day of the year. We said…

Prairie Artisan Ales – Pumpkin Kerfuffle

Today Arfred is serving Prairie Ales – Pumpkin Kerfuffle, a 8.2% imperial sour with pumpkin pie spice blend and toasted marshmallow flavor. I’m a sucker for pumpkin pie, however I’m a purist and I don’t like toppings like whipped cream…

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…

Martin House – Orange Cinnamon Roll

Today Arfred is serving Martin House Brewing – Orange Cinnamon Roll, a 5.2% sour with orange, cinnamon, and lactose. I actually liked this one a lot more than I expected to. Hell, I even went back to get more, which…

Tavour

Check it out! Beer mail gifted by Tavour They were kind enough to send us an awesome mix of stouts and sours to sample. If you’re not familiar with Tavour, they work with over 600 breweries across 47 states to…