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Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
Bambic
American Wild Ale
[ABV 5.30%]

Score: A
I’m still new to the world of sours, but this is a great beer!

BA Score: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/9897/65586

Heretic Brewing Co.
Shallow Grave
American Porter
[ABV 7.00%]

Score: A

This is an awesome porter. Really well balanced. I think if it had just a hint more chocolate… it would take it to the next level for me personally.

Also, as a homebrewer and huge fan of the Brewing Network, it is awesome to finally taste some of Jamil’s brew. I have two more beers to try and I’m really looking forward to them.  

hereticbrewing.com

BA SCORE: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/25960/76377
 

Columbus Brewing Co.
IPA
American IPA
[ABV 6.50%] 

Score: A

This is a super drinkable IPA, with a very complex hop aroma, spicy, piney, citrusy, awesomey… ;) This is a perfect beer for the summer months, and all year round for that matter.

It’s a great American IPA and I’m proud that it’s an Ohio made beer. 

columbusbrewing.com

BA SCORE: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/341/33215 

High Water Brewing
Aphotic
Baltic Porter
[ABV 9.30%] 

Score: B+/ A- ish?

Honestly… I had this beer last week before the beer fest and I can’t remember the specifics, but I do remember enjoying it very much.

http://www.highwaterbrewing.com/highwater.php

BA SCORE: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/24827/77335 

The International BEER FEST is starting tomorrow at the IX CENTER in Cleveland Ohio. I’m totally going to be there and so should you. They have a killer beer selection along other interesting events.

I’m not sure if they are still running the deal, but supposedly if you use the promo code “CHEERS” you will get a $5 discount off general admission tickets.

For more info go to www.ixbeerfest.com

The Market Garden Brewery*
Cleveland Ohio

This is an awesome brewpub right next door to the World Famous West Side Market. They have a fun menu with a large and killer beer list. The MGB recently did a collaboration with Grandmaster Beer Judge and BJCP President, Gordon Strong. I was fortunate enough to try this tasty strong ale. Things like this, make me excited for MGB’s future.

If you ever want to check this place out, here is the address. Also, click on the photo to be directed to their site.

1947 West 25th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113

If you needed another push to go and check this place out… Great Lakes Brewing Co is right around the corner.

*this is a back view of the brewpub where the brew house is located.

Half Acre Beer Co.
Daisy Cutter Pale Ale
American Pale Ale
[ABV 5.20%]

Score: A
I think it can be hard to make a pale ale stand out, but Half Acre figured out a way to make an APA shine.

Cheers!

Half Acre Beer Co.
Ginger Twin
American Red Ale
[ABV 6.50%]

Score: A
This beer isn’t a game changer, but it’s a GREAT beer.

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Burton Baton
Imperial IPA (Barrel Aged)
[ABV: 10.00%]

Score: wow…
The best barrel aged IPA I’ve ever had!