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Beer of the Week

Founders Porter - Week of 2/20/12

It's President's Day week, and what better way to salute our Founding Fathers than with a delicious offering from Founders Brewing! Rated one of the top 10 Porters in the world... [click for more]

Peak Organic Winter Session Ale - Week of 2/13/12

Peak Organic is a Maine-based brewery that prides itself on it's organic ingredients. Their Winter Session Ale is an... [click for more]

Staropramen Week of 2/6/12

Pronounce this one right (STAR-oh PRAH-men) or just ask for a "Star-o" next time you find yourself in the Czech Republic and you'll be treated to a smooth, flavorful and completely authentic Czech Pilsener... [click for more]

He'Brew Genesis Dry-Hopped Session Ale - Week of 1/30/12

This week, be one of the first to witness the evolution of He'Brew Genesis. A whole new recipe for 2012 turns this Amber Ale into a Dry-Hopped American Pale Ale. Dry Hopping is the practice of introducing fresh hops into the beer during the final stages of fermentation. The Hops don't add much bitterness at this point, but they do add loads of flavor and aroma. For those of you whol love the taste of hops but don't necessary like the bite, this one is a must try. Too new to be rated by Beeradvocate, you're going to have to trust your own instincts on this one. L'Chaim!

Captain Lawrence Kolsch - Week of 1/23/12

You'll notice the straw yellow color and generous head as you pour this one out. Captain Lawrence Kolsch is very drinkable and therefore makes a great session beer... [Click for more]

Ithica Nut Brown Ale - Week of 1/16/12

Ithica Beer Co. delicately blends chocolate & caramel malts with four others to make this flavorful, easy drinking beer. [click for more]

Lake Placid Winter Lager - Week of 1/9/12

A medium-bodied bock beer, this brew uses biscuit and crystal malts as well as noble European hops. The resulting deep amber beer is dry and flavorful, perfect for a cold Lake Placid winter... [click for more]

A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale - Week of 1/2/12

A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale from Lagunitas is an awesome American pale wheat ale. Because Lagunitas is in California, you know there has to be a generous amount of hops thrown into the mix... [click for more]

Drifter Pale Ale - Week of 12/26/11

The Widmer Brothers have been brewing some great beers, and it's about time we gave them the spotlight with the Boris Beer of the Week. Drifter Pale Ale is a nice, drinkable beer with a great balance of citrus hops and bready malt... [click for more]

Corsendonk Christmas Ale - Week of 12/19/11

Don't say I never gave you anything for Christmas! Corsendonk Christmas Ale as the Boris Beer of the Week? Awesome... [click for more]

Sierra Nevada Celebration - Week of 12/12/11

The only bad thing about Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale is that it's only available during the holidays. Luckily, it's holiday time now and Celebration Ale has reappeared for the winter. Many people think this is a Christmas Ale or a Winter beer... [click for more]

Ramstein Winter Wheat - Week of 12/5/11

Winter is upon us, where cold nights require the warming power of a strong Doppelbock. Winter Wheat is the strongest beer made by High Point... [click for more]

Magic Hat Hex - Week of 11/28/11

From beautiful Burlington Vermont, I'm happy to share another great Magic Hat beer. This is Hex, a malty amber ale with some toffee and caramel flavors and a hint of a smoky finish... [click for more]

Samuel Adams Cream Stout - Week of 11/21/11

First brewed in 1991 as an addition to Boston Beer Company's year-round roster of beers, Samuel Adams Cream Stout is a classic beer style, and has really developed a cult-like following. Sam Adams calls this their "cappuccino of beers"... [click for more]

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout - Week of 11/14/11

The Boris Beer of the Week turns a year old this month, and what better way to celebrate than with one of my all time favorite beers. Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout is the mother of all Russian Imperial Stouts. But proceed with caution; at 10% alcohol you're going to need someone to help you finish that growler... [click for more]

Your Choice! - Week of 11/7/11

With all of the unexpected snow, power outages and craziness of last week, there's nothing the Hudson Valley needs more than to sit back and relax with a well deserved craft beer. So this week, the beer you drink is entirely up to you. The folks at Half Time will fill your WRRV growler with any of their tap selections for 50% off. Cheers!

Rogue Dead Guy Ale - Week of 10/31/11

If you're looking for a beer to celebrate Halloween with, you can't get any better than Rogue Dead Guy Ale. From the legendary Rogue Ales in Oregon, Dead Guy is far from a lifeless corpse of a beer... [click for more]

Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale - Week of 11/24/11

I couldn't let October end without choosing just one more pumpkin beer. This one, from the brewers at Smuttynose, is everything a pumpkin beer should be... [click for more]

Sixpoint Righteous Ale - Week of 10/17/11

The Sixpoint Brewing company in Brooklyn makes one of the best tasting rye beers I've ever had. Formerly called Righteous Rye, Righteous Ale is simple take on a standard bitter ale using rye grains instead of wheat... [click for more]

Blue Point Oatmeal Stout - Week of 10/10/11

This week's beer is one of my favorite beers from Blue Point, and one of my favorite Oatmeal Stouts. Not available in bottles, this stout is packed with roasted malt goodness... [click for more]

Post Road Pumpkin Ale - Week of 10/3/11

It's October, the month when beer drinkers rejoice at the yearly release of pumpkin beer! Post Road Pumpkin, from the folks at Brooklyn Brewery, is one of the best... [click for more]

Hofbrau Oktoberfest - Week of 9/26/11

As we enter the second and final week of Oktoberfest it's only fitting that we all hoist a liter or two of the most popular beer from the Fest. The Hofbrauhaus has been an institution in the center of Munich since 1589. As one of the citiy's biggest tourist sights, it attracts people from all over the world looking for that Oktoberfest experience... [click for more]

Ramstein Oktoberfest - Week of 9/19/11

Oktoberfest officially kicked off in Munich, Germany on Saturday and it's time to celebrate! What better way to say Ein Prosit than with the #1 rated Oktoberfest beer in the world. That's right... Ramstein is the top ranking Oktoberfest beer... [click for more]

Three Heads Skunk Black IPA - Week of 9/12/11

The Skunk Black IPA is a great example of how Three Heads has decided not to play it safe by offering the usual boring lineup of styles. Skunk looks like a dark brown ale or stout, but is actually... [click for more]

Three Heads Ontario Coast Belgian IPA - Week of 9/5/11

It's been a tough road for those of us who fell in love with Three Heads' beers at TAP-NY. Up until now, it's been difficult to find their amazing beers anywhere in the Hudson Valley. I'm happy to report that's all changed. In fact, this week I was able to get their most elusive and delicious Ontario Coast IPA as our beer of the week... [click for more]

Wagner Valley IPA - Week of 8/29/11

This week I'm proud to have another amazing New York State brew as my Beer of the Week. Wagner Valley Brewing in Lodi may be slightly better known for their wines, but that will surely change once people taste this incredible IPA... [Click for more]

Samuel Adams Dunkelweizen

I've featured a few Hefeweizens as my beer of the week, but I think this is our first Dunkelweizen. As the name suggests, a Dunkelweizen is very similar to a Hefeweizen, with one distinct difference: it's darker. Dunkel is German for dark, and in Southern Germany ordering a "Dunkel" will most likely get you this delicious dark, malty and yeasty beer... [click for more]

Ramstein Imperial Pilsner - Week of 8/1/11

This week we've got a rare treat for you! My pick of the week is Ramstein Imperial Pilsner from High Pont Brewing in New Jersey. Nicely hopped with just enough bite and frutiness... [click for more]

Brown Bird Brown Ale - Week of 8/8/11

Named after the little birds that fly by the brewery looking for grain after the weather turns cold. Brown Bird is smooth and malty with a subdued hop presence. This beer puts the emphasis on malt not hops... [click for more]

Anchor Brekle's Brown - Week of 8/1/11

Anchor's Brekle's Brown, is a classic all-malt, single-hop brown ale... [click for more]

Smuttynose "Finest Kind" IPA - Week of 7/25/11

I personally did lots of research on Smuttynose's Finest Kind IPA during a long weekend in Portsmouth, NH last month. I could go on and on about how amazing this IPA is... [click for more]

Staropramen Lager - Week of 7/18/11

Hobgoblin English Brown Ale - Week of 7/11/11

This week's beer comes to us from England. Hobgoblin is an English brown ale that has those distinctive tastes of malt, caramel and toffee... [click for more]

Sierra Nevada Summerfest - Week of 7/4/11

Celebrate the 4th with Sierra Nevada Summerfest for half price all this week at Half Time! We've chosen this beer because it's a perfect complement to your barbecue and outdoor celebrations... [click for more]

"Matt's Choice" - Week of 6/27/11

This week we've turned over the beer selections to Half Time's own "Beer Sommelier", Matt. Just stop in with your WRRV growler, tell Matt what type of beers you've enjoyed from our previous selections and he'll pick out something you're bound to love... for half price!

Samuel Adams East West Kolsch - Week of 6/20/11

Light and fragrant, Samuel Adams East West Kölsch has a floral and herbal character that balances the refreshing German Kölsch style. A classic Kölsch is less bitter than a pilsner with a slightly fruity and sweet biscuit note. (Click for more)

YOUR CHOICE WEEK - Week of 6/13/11

Matt and Alan at Half Time have lost their minds, so let's take advantage of them! They're giving WRRV growler owners half off ANY beer they have on tap this week! Go back and visit your favorite style or try something new. For an up to date list of the beers they have on tap today click here.

Ithica Cascazilla - Week of 6/6/11

This week's beer comes from the Ithica Beer Company. It's a Red Ale that packs a hops and alcohol punch... (Click for more)

Sixpoint Craft Ales Sweet Action - Week of 5/3/11

Since we have yet to showcase a Cream Ale as our beer of the week, I thought we'd go with one of the best. Sixpoint's Sweet Action certainly isn't your grandfather's can of Genny... (Click for more)

Brooklyn Summer Ale - Week of 05/23/11

This weekend kicks off the unoffical beginning of Summer and, more importantly, Summer beer drinking season... (Click for more)

Ramstein Double Platinum Blonde - Week of 5/16/11

If you were at TAP NY this year, you probably fell in love with the Ramstein Double Platinum Blonde like I did. This offering from High Point Brewing is the perfect choice to follow last week's Hefe Weisse... (Click for more)

Franzaskaner Hefe-Weisse - Week of 5/09/11

A Hefe-Weisse is a German style of wheat beer. It's has a distinctive taste of banana and cloves that comes from the yeast. The "Hefe" prefix means "with yeast"... (click for more)

Mama's Little Yella Pils - Week of 5/02/11

Lawn mowing season has officially begun, so it's time to bust out a true lawnmower beer from Oskar Blues. More on that in a minute. Oskar Blues Brewery is probably best known for being one of the first to put quality craft beer in cans. Cans? Sounds like blasphemy, but cans have a bad rap. In fact... (Click for more)

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