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	<title>The Beer Critic &#187; Ales</title>
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	<description>Beer reviews for beer enthusiasts.</description>
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		<title>Santa&#8217;s Private Reserve Ale</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/santas-private-reserve-ale/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/santas-private-reserve-ale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North American]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[red ale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rogue Brewery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seasonal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter seasonal]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thebeercritic.com/?p=2555</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[From the smell one would assume this would be a very malt-heavy beer and lacking on the hops but one would be wrong. The flavors found in the smell are also very present in the taste with sweet bready malts hitting the tongue first followed by those dark candied fruits like figs and prunes. Then the hops come into play with a commanding citric-pine spiciness. For the remainder of the beer the flavor passes from brown-sugar sweet to citrus-zest bitter while the hops and malt fight for dominance. The finish is both dry and slightly sweet leaving your taste-buds ready for the next drink.]]></description>
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		<title>Weyerbacher Winter Ale</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/weyerbacher-winter-ale/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/weyerbacher-winter-ale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North American]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Winter Warmer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dark fruits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[malty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sweet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weyerbacher Brewery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter seasonal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter warmer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thebeercritic.com/?p=2472</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It's no secret that Weyerbacher makes award winning beers and their Winter Ale is one of them. Taking home the Silver Medal at the World Beer Championships this beer is no slouch. This winter ale has everything needed to keep you warm through those blustery winter months with a molasses-like brown sugary sweetness, dark fruity esters of cherries and plums and just enough hops to keep the sweet flavors from becoming too cloying. ]]></description>
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		<title>A Liquid Poem to The Glory of The Hop</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/a-liquid-poem-to-the-glory-of-the-hop/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/a-liquid-poem-to-the-glory-of-the-hop/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:37:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brendan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North American]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IPA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stone Brewery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stone Ruination]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thebeercritic.com/?p=2235</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So my buddy gave me a one of those big bottles of beer for my birthday. After a couple of weeks of cooling off in the refrigerator I had to crack it open. The name of the beer was Ruination IPA from Stone Brewing Company. The label had this sweet looking gargoyle on it, the bottle was cold and I hadn’t had a beer in over 24 hours so I was pretty thirsty and anxious and very thirsty. I cracked the top and light white smoke came slowly out of the bottle and disappeared quickly. I went right in for a quick smell and WOW, very nice. The sweet smell of hops, freshness and slight citrus was awesome. My mouth was watering.]]></description>
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		<title>Blue Point Summer Ale</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/blue-point-summer-ale/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/blue-point-summer-ale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North American]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blue Point Brewing Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summer ale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[summer seasonal]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thebeercritic.com/?p=2191</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Light and malty. Soft bready malts hit the tongue first leading you into a light and refreshing beer with hints of orange peel and coriander. There is a hint of citrus hops but it never really made itself present. The finish was a little flat with that same sourness I noticed in the smell.]]></description>
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		<title>Summer Solstice Cerveza Crema</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/summer-solstice-cerveza-crema/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/summer-solstice-cerveza-crema/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North American]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anderson Valley Brewing Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cream ale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[creamy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[smooth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sweet]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thebeercritic.com/?p=2185</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I haven't always been a huge fan of cream ales as they seem to sometimes be too cloyingly sweet but the Anderson Valley Brewing Company has a done a good job making their cream ale stand out from the others. This velvety ale has just enough flavor to let you know that a craftsman was involved in creating this brew but is sufficiently muted to enjoy as a session beer. So while this may not be my go-t0 beer to beat the summer heat it's not a bad beer in it's own right. So if you're looking for a good summer session beer this one is certainly worth a try.]]></description>
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		<title>Jai Alai IPA</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/jai-alai-ipa/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/jai-alai-ipa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:32:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North American]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American IPA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cigar City Brewing Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[citrus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hoppy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IPA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pine]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thebeercritic.com/?p=2028</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is the flagship beer for Cigar City Brewing Company in Tampa Florida.  Jai Alai IPA (pronounced "high-lie") pushes the boundaries of an American IPA with almost enough hops to push it into the Double ( or Imperial) IPA category. However when you try it you'll notice that even though this is a hop monster its also beautifully balanced with a caramel sweetness that makes this one of the best IPA's I've had the opportunity to try. The hop profile is professionally choreographed with flavors of citrus and piney bitterness that has fruity highlights of peaches and apricots. This is proof that the brew geeks over at CCB know how to make some pretty decent suds. If you haven't tried this, or any CCB beer for that matter, don't delay any longer. Get out there and try some of the best craft beer America has to offer. Cheers!]]></description>
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		<title>Old Thumper ESA</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/old-thumper-esa/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/old-thumper-esa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[British]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North American]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bitter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buttery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[English ESB]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ESA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ESB]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[malty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shipyard Brewery]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thebeercritic.com/?p=2008</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a special beer as it isn't originally an American one. The story of this beer starts in Ringwood England at the Ringwood Brewery where it stands as their flagship beer. Lucky for us colonials Shipyard Brewery's brewmaster Alan Pugsley worked at the Ringwood Brewery and tutored under their brewmaster who allowed him to take this recipe to America and be brewed solely under the Shipyard name. So what we are tasting isn't just another great Shipyard beer but a great European beer that no other brewery can offer. But what makes this beer so special isn't it's history but the special Ringwood yeast strain that is used. This yeast comes from the town of the same name that imbues a unique buttery (diacetyl) flavor which gives beer a rich, buttery smooth palate.  So if you like ringwood beers then you must go out and try this one. It's a rich, sweet, medium bodied, buttery yet bitter beer that is balanced extremely well. I highly recommend. Cheers!]]></description>
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		<title>Anchor Bock Beer</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/anchor-bock-beer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/anchor-bock-beer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:03:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North American]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anchor Brewing Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bock]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caramel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[molasses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seasonal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spring beer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spring Seasonals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sweet]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thebeercritic.com/?p=1952</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This was quite an interesting review as site and smell aspects of this review were some of the best I've done, yet the flavor didn't match up. Anchor is no slouch when it comes to making some incredibly flavorful beer, however I think more of a balance could be struck with this Bock style beer. ]]></description>
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		<title>Mudslinger Spring Ale</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/mudslinger-spring-ale/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/mudslinger-spring-ale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:53:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North American]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caramel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chocolate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nut brown ale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Redhook Ale Brewery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seasonal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spring Seasonals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sweet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vanilla]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thebeercritic.com/?p=1905</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mudslinger Spring Ale is a re-branding of their nut brown ale. I’m not sure why they rebranded it, I can only assume it’s to match their catchy seasonal naming convention (ie: Rope Swing, Late Harvest, etc). Either way it’s a great name for this sweet nutty ale. Being a nut brown the predominate flavors are going to be sweet and this doesn’t disappoint. This heavily malted beer has lots of chocolate, nutty, caramel and vanilla flavors to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. Yet all is not lost for the hope heads among us. Certainly this is a sweet beer but Red Hook has added just enough hops to give this sweet ale an earthy, grassy bitterness that not only does a great job at balancing the beer but really tastes like springtime. The only downside I found was the thin mouthfeel. The carbonation was quite high so it gave a thin and somewhat watery feel. Your millage may vary so make sure you check this beer out for yourself. Overall I’m happy with the beer and could easily drink a few on a nice spring day. Cheers!]]></description>
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		<title>Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Brown Ale</title>
		<link>http://www.thebeercritic.com/oatmeal-raisin-cookie-brown-ale/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebeercritic.com/oatmeal-raisin-cookie-brown-ale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scotty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North American]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brown ale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cigar City Brewing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cookies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sweet]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thebeercritic.com/?p=1887</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Taste is quite unique. Flavor starts out just like the smell with a predominance of raisins. This raisin, dark fruit flavor gives way to all those delicious spices: cinnamon, nutmeg and my favorite - vanilla. The brown ale this beer is based on throws some nice bittersweet chocolate into the mix. While this is certainly a sweet beer there is just enough bitterness to cut through the cookie and remind you that you are drinking a really (really) good brown ale. The finish is dry and a the flavor of raisins lingers a bit.]]></description>
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