Hotter Than New Love

Many have argued that the top breweries in this nation are found out West, in California and Oregon.  The Rogue Nation, the Lagunitas Crowd, the Anchor Steamers, and the Sierra Nevada lovers of the world insist that the best is in the West.  There is some evidence for their claims.  90 percent of the hops [...]

Boulevard is a classic Midwestern craft brewery. Unlike many of the other ‘premiere’ Midwestern microbreweries; Goose Island, Schlafly, etc, Boulevard spends a considerable amount of effort identifying with the Midwest, humorously accenting various aspects of Midwestern living, and honoring those who buy their brew.  One example is their wheat beer, which features a farmer walking [...]

I’d like to start a new section of the blog dedicated to the craft of brewing and of the many fine American beers of our age. Today’s selection is the Boulevard Brewery’s “Double Wide IPA” The IPA or “India Pale Ale” originates from the British colonial period. When India was controlled by Britain, the Brits [...]