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videoHop Stoopid (DIPA) (2026) | Lagunitas Brewing Company | Beer Review | #2866
In this review, I'm going to take a look at another beer from the Lagunitas Brewing Company (@LagunitasBrewing), and it's their Hop Stoopid, the 2026 release. This is a Double IPA that is brewed and dry-hopped with Columbus, Simcoe and Chinook hops. A returning favorite from Lagunitas, this is a beer that I haven't had since the early-to-mid 2010s, and I never really cared for it because back then, I wasn't a huge fan of intensely bitter beers. Nowadays? SIGN ME UP! I'm stoked to see what I thin
videoKhasa Amigos (Hazy IPA) | CLAG Brewing Company | Beer Review | #2865
In this review, I'm going to take a look at another beer from the CLAG Brewing Company, and it's their Khasa Amigos, which is a Hazy IPA. What we have here is another hazy hop-forward beer from CLAG, with minimal information, but those make for the best reviews. How is it? Let's find out! I also want to give a huge thanks to Kha Bui, who is the owner of CLAG, along with another friend of mine and viewer of the channel, Jeff, for this beer! Link to Jeff & Kha's Beer Mail: - Courtesy of ... Jeff &
videoShelfie Beers for May (2026) | Vlog | #89
In today's vlog, I will be showing everyone the "shelfie beers" that I'll be reviewing during the month of May here on the channel. Most of the beers should be able to be procured by many of you ... or that's the hope, at least. All of these beers will be reviewed every Tuesday and Friday this month, so I hope some of you can grab a few of these beers and drink along with my reviews! Thanks for the all the support! Social Media Contacts: - Linktree https://linktr.ee/thebeerpatroll Thanks for wat
videoKentucky Bourbon Barrel Toasted Stout | Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. | Beer Review | #2863
In this review, I'm going to take a look at a beer from the Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company (@TownBranchDistillery), and it's their Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Toasted Stout. This is an Imperial Stout that is brewed with natural flavors and aged in oak bourbon barrels. It's been almost three years since I've had a beer from Lexington, and this offering sounds like fun, so I'm stoked to give it a go. Let's see how it is! Commercial Description: Our Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Toasted Stout brings
videoB&D IPA (2026) | Masthead Brewing Company | Beer Review | #2862
In this review, I'm going to take a look at another beer from the Masthead Brewing Company, and it's their B&D IPA, the 2026 release. This is an American IPA that is brewed with Citra, Cascade and Crystal hops. It's brewed as a tribute to B&D Farms, which is a hop farm in St. Paul, Oregon. Sounds like an old school American IPA, and I'm here for it. Let's see how it is! I also want to give a huge thanks to a very good friend of mine, and viewer of the channel, Curtis (@curtisbrause9255), for thi
videoLimonada (Lime & Coconut Fruit Beer) | Big Ditch Brewing Company | Beer Review | #2864
Once again, it's Wednesday, so it's time for another installment of "Western New York Wednesday" here on the channel. This week, I'm reviewing another beer from the Big Ditch Brewing Company (@bigditchbrewingcompany3946), and it's their Limonada. This is a Fruit Beer that is brewed with lime, coconut, lactose and rum spices. Apparently, this is Big Ditch's take on an alcoholic version of limonada. I've had limonada before -- and it's delicious -- but never had an alcoholic version, so I'm curiou
videoGrand Cru Snowball (2025) | Angry Chair Brewing | Beer Review | #2860
In this review, I'm going to take a look at another beer from Angry Chair Brewing (@angrychairbrewing7217), and it's their Grand Cru Snowball, the 2025 vintage. This is an Imperial Stout that is aged in apple brandy, rye whiskey and bourbon barrels with coconut, chocolate, vanilla, marshmallow and lactose. There's not much to say here other than I'm expecting this monster to be absolutely delicious. Well, is it? Let's find out! I also want to give a huge thanks to a very good friend of mine, and
videoMind Haze (Galaxy Bender) | Firestone Walker Brewing Company | Beer Review | #2861
In this review, I'm going to take a look at another beer from the Firestone Walker Brewing Company (@FirestoneWalker), and it's their Mind Haze (Galaxy Bender). This is an Imperial Hazy IPA that is brewed with Citra, Riwaka, Krush, Galaxy and Idaho 7 hops. Another addition to the Mind Haze family of beers, I've never had this one before, but it sounds really good, so let's see what it's all about! Also, I want to give a huge thanks to Firestone Walker, and more specifically Sean, for this beer!
videoKick Back (West Coast-Style IPA) | Finback Brewery | Beer Review | #2859
In this review, I'm going to take a look at another beer from the Finback Brewery (@finbackbrewery9929), and it's their Kick Back. This is a West Coast-style IPA that is brewed with Nelson Sauvin, Zamba and Citra hops. I've never had a WCIPA from Finback, and this one sounds like a modern offering, so I'm absolutely stoked to give it a go. Let's see how it is! I also want to give a huge thanks to a very good friend of mine, and viewer of the channel, Curtis (@curtisbrause9255), for this beer! Co
videoDose of Nelson Sauvin (Single Hop Series) | DankHouse Brewing Company | Beer Review | #2857
In this review, I'm going to take a look at another beer from the DankHouse Brewing Company, and it's their Dose of Nelson Sauvin, which is a part of their Single Hop series. This is a Hazy IPA that is brewed and dry-hopped solely with Nelson Sauvin hops. As a huge fan of Nelson, I'm super stoked to see what DankHouse does with this one, so let's find out! I also want to give a huge thanks to a very good friend of mine, and viewer of the channel, Curtis (@curtisbrause9255), for this beer! Commer
videoTaupō II (Hazy IPA) | Lolev Beer | Beer Review | #2853
In this review, I'm going to take a look at a beer from Lolev Beer, and it's their Taupō II. This is a Hazy IPA that is brewed with Riwaka, Wakatu and Citra hops. I've only had one beer from Lolev before, but I didn't review it, so this is the first official review from them on the channel. The hop bill sounds like a lot of fun, so let's see how it is! I also want to give a huge thanks to a very good friend of mine, and viewer of the channel, Curtis (@curtisbrause9255), for this beer! Commercial
videoSmitten (Golden Rye Ale) | Bell's Brewery | Beer Review | #2858
In this review, I'm going to take a look at another beer from the Bell's Brewery (@bellsbrewery), and it's their Smitten, which is a Golden Rye Ale. A beer that was originally an experimental beer brewed exclusively for Bell's Eccentric Café brewpub, it returns as part of their brand-new Throwback variety pack. Full disclosure: I've never had the pleasure of trying this one, as I didn't give it a go during its original release, so I'm stoked to not only finally try it, but give it a proper revie
videoGrateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager | Dogfish Head Craft Brewery | Beer Review | #2855
In this review, I'm going to take a look at another beer from the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (@dogfishhead), and it's their Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager. This is an American Rice Lager that is brewed with lime, lemongrass, lemon peel and Fonio. You can read all about this beer below, but it sounds like a fun and unique beer, just the type that Dogfish Head likes brewing. Let's see how it is! Commercial Description: As beer geeks with a music problem, we couldn't resist teaming up (once ag
videoPuck Life (American Light Lager) | Griffon Brewing | Beer Review | #2856
Once again, it's Wednesday, so it's time for another installment of "Western New York Wednesday" here on the channel. This week, I'm reviewing another beer from Griffon Brewing, and it's their Puck Life, which is an American Light Lager. With the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL) back in the playoffs for the first time in 14 years, folks around the city of Buffalo are obviously stoked, and it's great seeing local breweries pumping out some Sabres-themed beers like this one. How
videoPeople Can Change (West Coast IPA) | Synth Beer Co. | Beer Review | #2854
In this review, I'm going to take a look at a beer from the Synth Beer Company (@Synthbeerco), and it's their People Can Change. This is a West Coast IPA that is brewed with Rakau, Manilita, Nectaron and Motueka Hop Kief hops. Another brand-new brewery to me, they opened their doors in late Summer of last year, and I've heard some great things about them. As somebody who is in their "West Coast phase," I'm expecting this one to be quite tasty. Let's find out! I also want to give a huge thanks to
videoTropical Hop Water For The World (vs. Base) | Hop Butcher For The World | Hop Water Review | #2
In this review, I'm going to take a look at another hop water from Hop Butcher For The World (@hopbutcherfortheworld6501), and it's their Tropical Hop Water For The World. This is made with Citra, Mosaic and El Dorado hops. I've reviewed Hop Butcher's base offering of this one back in late 2024, and I really enjoyed it, so I hope this tropical-laden variant is just as good, if not better. Also, I want to give a huge thanks to Hop Butcher for hooking me up with this one! Link to Hop Butcher For T