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John LeMasney commented on John LeMasney's blog post 10 Reasons why I'm giving up Beer Blogging.
"Thanks, Kevin. I miss this place."
Sep 10, 2009
kevin humphrey commented on John LeMasney's blog post 10 Reasons why I'm giving up Beer Blogging.
"go in peace lol cool"
Sep 8, 2009
TheBrewClub replied to John LeMasney's discussion Best beer available in NJ right now? in the group MId-Atlantic Brew Group
"Funny, I'm noticing a pretty good selection in the new Whole Foods in Paramus! I got my bottle of Schneider-Brooklyner Hopfen Weisse there for $4!"
Sep 7, 2009
John LeMasney commented on John LeMasney's blog post 10 Reasons why I'm giving up Beer Blogging.
"Thanks, Beer Drinker!"
Aug 28, 2009
Beer Drinker commented on John LeMasney's blog post 10 Reasons why I'm giving up Beer Blogging.
"Hey John. Good luck with all the things you mentioned above. Let us know your next big adventure."
Aug 23, 2009
John LeMasney commented on John LeMasney's blog post 10 Reasons why I'm giving up Beer Blogging.
"Thanks, Andy!"
Aug 21, 2009
Andy commented on John LeMasney's blog post 10 Reasons why I'm giving up Beer Blogging.
"Hello John, Sorry to hear this, but I understand. I wanted to thank you for mentioning our website and I wish you luck. Take care my friend. Cheers, Andy thebeerinme.com"
Aug 21, 2009
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10 Reasons why I'm giving up Beer Blogging.

Hi, friends.You may have noticed that as of late I’ve slowed down my beer blogging considerably, and I have a very good reason: I’ve slowed my beer consumption considerably, and may very well stop drinking altogether. Before continuing, I want to say that I still very much love the craft beer movement, many of my friends and colleagues who enjoy, photograph, tweet, and blog about beer, and that I’ll still raise a glass with you, I just might not have any beer in mine.I want to especially thank…See More
Aug 12, 2009

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At 5:17am on May 21, 2009, Erik Boles said…
I don't get over here often enough, always too damn busy. but I am a huge fan of the site and what Shawn is doing. excellent stuff!!
At 9:59pm on April 27, 2009, Josh Schachner said…
hi john, i haven't gotten around to actually setting my complete page yet... i also havent started brewing yet once i get a little more into it i will deff be more active in this forum. - Josh
At 11:41pm on April 9, 2009, Kevin Szymanski said…
Thanks. I do enjoy your beer IQ. How do I go about getting tickets to the battle ship beer party? I am very interested in attending as well as bringing a few close friends. Either send location here or email me at posparts@yahoo.com
At 9:31am on April 3, 2009, Beer Drinker said…
Hey John (and anyone else who's reading this). I've got a friend going up to NYC for a few days and she's bringing me back a couple of beers. They gotta be available in midtown manhattan. I found a Whole Foods close by and I think they carry Victory beers. I think you said Hop Wallop before but any others from them. Or any other breweries too that Whole Foods might have?

Thanks a lot.
At 11:51am on March 25, 2009, Carrie Davis said…
Thanks John!
At 10:00am on March 24, 2009, Wendy Littlefield said…
I thought it was a terrific blog post too!
At 8:28am on March 24, 2009, Wendy Littlefield said…
Thanks John, Given your interest in saison's thought you might enjoy thi postfrom philly blogger David MacDuff on a recenttalk don gave at Tria http://mcduffwine.blogspot.com/2009/03/vanberg-and-dewulf.html. Best wishes from Chicago
At 1:48pm on March 22, 2009, Craft Brew Cast said…
Thanks for the welcome, It's great to be here. Looks like a lot going on!
At 12:56pm on March 20, 2009, robert berkoff said…
Thanks John, Have a 90 on me....

Robert
At 8:48pm on March 19, 2009, Tom Bedell said…
Thanks, John. But what other kind of people could good beer drinkers be? Cheers.

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Favorite beer style(s) of the moment:
I <3 imperial styles. Give me the Hops. DIPAs, Stouts, Belgian fusion are all in the running as favorites. I'm not crazy in general about lager, oktoberfests, krieks, or blueberry infusions.
Who am I?:
BeerCritic. My name is John, and I'm a father, husband, artist, writer, designer, photographer, poet, student, teacher, manager, leader, and open source technology evangelist living and working in New Jersey. From time to time, I'll drink a beer, too. Or two.
Do you have a website? If so, what's the URL?
beercritic.wordpress.com
How did you find out about the Aleuminati?
I was invited by Shawn, who commented on my blog.
Were you referred by anyone? If so, who? (screen name)
Shawn the Beer Philosopher

My Top 25 right now:

1 Founders Centennial IPA
Founders Brewing Company
India Pale Ale (IPA) 3.74 5 8/22/2008
2 Smuttynose Big A IPA
Smuttynose Brewing Company
Imperial/Double IPA 3.85 5 6/1/2008
3 Avery The Czar Imperial Stout
Avery Brewing Company
Imperial Stout 3.89 5 9/27/2008
4 Victory V12
Victory Brewing Company
Belgian Strong Ale 3.77 5 4/16/2008
5 Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout
Great Divide Brewing Company
Imperial Stout 4.07 5 5/9/2008
6 Founders Reds Rye
Founders Brewing Company
Specialty Grain 3.82 5 7/26/2008
7 Nøgne Ø Imperial Stout
Nøgne Ø
Imperial Stout 4.04 5 5/26/2008
8 Ølfabrikken Porter
Bryggeriet Ølfabrikken (Gourmetbryggeriet)
Porter 4.14 5 6/8/2008
9 Mikkeller Beer Geek Breakfast
Mikkeller
Stout 4.13 5 6/30/2008
10 Avery Mephistopheles Stout
Avery Brewing Company
Imperial Stout 3.98 5 7/4/2008
11 Southern Tier Jah-va
Southern Tier Brewing Company
Imperial Stout 3.96 5 6/6/2008
12 Rock Art Magnumus ete Tomahawkus ESB3 Ale
Rock Art Brewery
American Strong Ale 3.59 5 9/10/2008
13 Green Flash Barleywine
Green Flash Brewing Co.
Barley Wine 3.69 5 6/14/2008
14 Great Divide Hercules Double IPA
Great Divide Brewing Company
Imperial/Double IPA 4.04 5 5/26/2008
15 Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout
Great Divide Brewing Company
Imperial Stout 4.18 5 5/30/2008
16 Dogfish Head Burton Baton
Dogfish Head Brewery
Imperial/Double IPA 3.71 5 7/4/2008
17 Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale
Stone Brewing Co.
American Strong Ale 3.85 5 6/21/2008
18 Nøgne Ø # 100 (Batch 100)
Nøgne Ø
Imperial/Double IPA 3.9 5 6/1/2008
19 Southern Tier Back Burner
Southern Tier Brewing Company
Barley Wine 3.74 5 8/16/2008
20 Southern Tier Hoppe
Southern Tier Brewing Company
American Strong Ale 3.66 5 9/22/2008
21 Green Flash Hop Head Red
Green Flash Brewing Co.
Amber Ale 3.75 5 9/21/2008
22 Saranac Imperial Stout
Matt Brewing Company
Imperial Stout 3.53 5 8/16/2008
23 Rogue Double Dead Guy Ale
Rogue Ales
American Strong Ale 3.53 5 9/6/2008
24 Stone 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
Stone Brewing Co.
Imperial Stout 3.83 5 7/30/2008
25 Struise Mikkeller (Elliot Brew)
Struise
Imperial/Double IPA 3.8 4.9 5/23/2008

John LeMasney's Blog

10 Reasons why I'm giving up Beer Blogging.

Hi, friends.



You may have noticed that as of late I’ve slowed down my beer blogging considerably, and I have a very good reason: I’ve slowed my beer consumption considerably, and may very well stop drinking altogether. Before continuing, I want to say that I still very much love the craft beer movement, many of my friends and colleagues who enjoy, photograph, tweet, and blog about beer, and that I’ll still raise a glass with you, I just might not have any beer in mine.



I… Continue

Posted on August 12, 2009 at 7:24pm — 6 Comments

Smuttynose Gravitation ABT Quadrupel

Style; glass: ABT/Quad; trappist 22 fl oz x 8.5% ABV = 187 / 60 = 3.08 beers * 150 C = 462.5 calories (est.)

Purchased at: Super Saver, Pennington, NJ for $4.99



Aroma: cherry, raisin, wine, fruity, flowery.



Visuals: quirky but not unappealing packaging, ruby red body is brilliant, transparent and foreboding, weak white head thins to nil, little lace. The body is breathtakingly beautiful.



Taste: Very over the top… Continue

Posted on February 14, 2009 at 9:12pm

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot BWSA 2009

Style; glass: BWSA; snifter 12 fl oz x 9.6% ABV = 115.2 / 60 = 1.92 beers * 150 C = 288 calories (est.)

Purchased at: Super Saver Pennington, NJ for $1.99



Aroma: Tea, cherries, alcohol, oak, hay, smoke, agitation brings out the hops



Visuals: well designed packaging, inviting, funny, and brand-strong, A deep pool of tea, orange to red, brilliant and clear, thin gray head, very nice lacing.



Taste: Overtly sweet and… Continue

Posted on February 12, 2009 at 9:57pm

Oskar Blues Ten Fidy Imperial Stout

Style; glass: Imperial Stout; snifter 12 fl oz x 9.6% ABV = 115.2 / 60 = 1.92 beers * 150 C = 288 calories (est.)

Purchased at: Super Saver Pennington, NJ for $2.99



Aroma: An amazing aroma of cocoa, sugar, chocolate, syrup, coffee, mold, and dust.



Visuals: Cans are beautful, rather unique for craft brew, and very welcome. It is darkness in a glass. It’s midnight. It eats light. It is black and fully opaque. The beautiful… Continue

Posted on February 11, 2009 at 9:52pm

Stone Cali-Belgique IPA (for Bill Brand)

Style; glass: IPA; tulip 22 fl oz x 6.9% ABV = 151.8 / 60 = 2.53 beers * 150 C = 379.5 calories (est.)

Purchased at: Canal’s Lawrenceville for $7.99



Aroma: sweet, banana and cloves, some citrusy hops, pine, grass.



Visuals: packaging is beautiful, though screen printing always seems to be coming off the bottle. It gives the brand a bit of crumbly marble style, though I wonder if it’s intentional? Perhaps the most brilliant… Continue

Posted on February 9, 2009 at 9:17pm

 
 
 

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