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While I wouldn’t call myself a professional beer connoisseur, I’m a dedicated beer lover, blogger, and reviewer. My approach is simple: I write reviews in plain, straightforward language, steering clear of technical jargon. I’m here to give you honest opinions about whether a beer's bitterness enhances or detracts from the overall flavor, and ultimately, whether I like it or not—and why.

I don’t get into the nitty-gritty of hop varieties or ideal drinking temperatures (I just prefer my beer as cold as possible!). Instead, I focus on what really matters: how a beer tastes and whether it’s worth your hard-earned money. My goal is to help you avoid the disappointment of buying a six-pack with cool artwork that turns out to be underwhelming.

I hope my reviews guide you toward beers you’ll love—or steer you away from ones you might not. Cheers to making better beer choices!

Can of Saltfields Rice Lager, a Japanese-inspired rice lager brewed by Saltfields Brewing in Brooklyn, New York.

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Saltfields Rice Lager Reviewed – Brooklyn’s Flawlessly Delightful Japanese Lager

Saltfields Rice Lager is a flawlessly delightful Japanese-inspired lager brewed in Brooklyn. Crisp, clean, and virtually free of bitterness, it's one of the easiest-drinking beers I've reviewed.

July 30, 2026

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Peroni Nastro Azzurro Reviewed

Peroni Nastro Azzurro is a crisp, pale lager with a mild but noticeable bitterness that sets it apart from watered-down American macros. Simple, clean, and built for the table.

April 18, 2026

Photograph of a 16oz can of Leaf Pile Pie Ale, a pumpkin ale collaboration between Greenport Harbor Brewing Company and Root + Branch, featuring a clean white label with orange lettering and an illustrated pie graphic.

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Leaf Pile Pie by Greenport Harbor Brewing Company Reviewed

If you want something easy to drink that nods toward pastry flavor without becoming one, this fits that lane.

December 30, 2025

A 16oz can of Allagash Dark Lager with Cherries, featuring a burgundy label with illustrated cherries and “Limited Release” branding, photographed on a clean white background.

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Allagash Dark Lager with Cherries Review

A roasted, malt-forward dark lager smoothed by a light touch of cherry. Dry, drinkable, and balanced for those who like darker beers with just a hint of fruit.

December 21, 2025

KCBC Vicious Crush Watermelon Lime Gose in a 16 ounce can, sour ale brewed in Brooklyn, New York by Kings County Brewers Collective.

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KCBC Vicious Crush Watermelon Lime Gose Reviewed

Watermelon with a sprinkle of salt. It’s a juxtaposition as intriguing as a Margarita, so don’t knock it until you try it.

October 7, 2025

A 16 oz can of Abomination Brewing Company’s Forbidden Pumpkin Imperial Milkshake IPA with a spooky Halloween illustration featuring a masked figure holding a carved pumpkin, standing among a pile of pumpkins under a dark sky.

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Review: Abomination Brewing Company Forbidden Pumpkin Imperial Milkshake IPA

Fans of milkshake IPAs or those who enjoy sweeter, dessert-style beers will find Forbidden Pumpkin to be a unique seasonal indulgence. It’s smooth, creamy, and unabashedly sweet...

September 15, 2025