Omnivore Atlanta » Beer pick of the week http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore A blog dedicated to the discussion of food, restaurants and life Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:45:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Beer pick of the week: Zywiec Porter http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/11/07/beer-pick-of-the-week-zywiec-porter/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/11/07/beer-pick-of-the-week-zywiec-porter/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:02:15 +0000 Jeff Holland http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/?p=8629 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/11/07/beer-pick-of-the-week-zywiec-porter/feed/ 1 Loaded with roasty toastiness, deep fruity notes, and an herbal, bitter edge, this burly Baltic porter is satisfyingly rich. Beer pick of the week: Hoptober http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/09/09/beer-pick-of-the-week-hoptober/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/09/09/beer-pick-of-the-week-hoptober/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:39:55 +0000 Alejandro A. Leal http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/?p=7685 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/09/09/beer-pick-of-the-week-hoptober/feed/ 0 A medium-light, well-hopped golden lager with great clarity and an easy drinkability. Perfect for quaffing on a warm autumn afternoon. Beer pick of the week: Red Brick Peachtree Pale Ale http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/08/19/beer-pick-of-the-week-red-brick-peachtree-pale-ale/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/08/19/beer-pick-of-the-week-red-brick-peachtree-pale-ale/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:46:07 +0000 Jeff Holland http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/?p=7391 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/08/19/beer-pick-of-the-week-red-brick-peachtree-pale-ale/feed/ 3 Atlanta Brewing Company has really been improving their product lately, and they should make a point of saying so. Beer pick of the week: Full Sail LTD No. 3 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/08/12/beer-pick-of-the-week-full-sail-ltd-no-3/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/08/12/beer-pick-of-the-week-full-sail-ltd-no-3/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:10:25 +0000 Jeff Holland http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/?p=7146 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/08/12/beer-pick-of-the-week-full-sail-ltd-no-3/feed/ 1 Full Sail's limited edition pilsner-style lager is a simple but satisfying brew for summer grilling and evenings on the patio. Beer pick of the week: Great Divide 15th Anniversary Ale http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/07/30/beer-pick-of-the-week-great-divide-15th-anniversary-ale/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/07/30/beer-pick-of-the-week-great-divide-15th-anniversary-ale/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:41:30 +0000 Jeff Holland http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/?p=6986 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/07/30/beer-pick-of-the-week-great-divide-15th-anniversary-ale/feed/ 2 Great Divide's 15th Anniversary Ale is a potent Double IPA aged on French and American oak, giving it tons of malt complexity and a vanilla essence to balance its aggressive hop bill. Beer Pick of the Week: Rewjewvenator 2009 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/07/14/beer-pick-of-the-week-rewjewvenator-2009/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/07/14/beer-pick-of-the-week-rewjewvenator-2009/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:08:15 +0000 Jeff Holland http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/?p=6715 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/07/14/beer-pick-of-the-week-rewjewvenator-2009/feed/ 1 Shmaltz Brewing Company's celebratory Rejewvenator is a cross between a doppelbock and Belgian dubbel. Beer pick of the week: Smuttynose Maibock http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/06/02/beer-pick-of-the-week-smuttynose-maibock/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/06/02/beer-pick-of-the-week-smuttynose-maibock/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:16:47 +0000 Jeff Holland http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/?p=5877 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/06/02/beer-pick-of-the-week-smuttynose-maibock/feed/ 0 Smuttynose Maibock, from its Big Beer Series, is a rich, well-balanced brew that pairs well with food, but still packs a punch. Beer pick of the week: French Broad Altbier http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/04/30/beer-pick-of-the-week-french-broad-altbier/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/04/30/beer-pick-of-the-week-french-broad-altbier/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:28:14 +0000 Jeff Holland http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/?p=5537 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/04/30/beer-pick-of-the-week-french-broad-altbier/feed/ 0 Once a rarity, Altbier seems to be coming into its own lately, with the classic German Uerige more widely available and quality American versions coming from Victory, Otter Creek and Southampton. Beer pick of the week: Claymore Scotch Ale http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/04/15/beer-pick-of-the-week-claymore-scotch-ale/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/04/15/beer-pick-of-the-week-claymore-scotch-ale/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:15:18 +0000 Jeff Holland http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/?p=5094 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/04/15/beer-pick-of-the-week-claymore-scotch-ale/feed/ 0 Named for a famous sword, this beer is a tribute to the "Wee Heavy" ale, the rich, strong version of Scotland's traditional malt-forward ales. Beer pick of the week: Weihenstephaner Vitus http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/04/01/beer-pick-of-the-week-weihenstephaner-vitus/ http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/04/01/beer-pick-of-the-week-weihenstephaner-vitus/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:53:22 +0000 Jeff Holland http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/?p=5074 http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/omnivore/2009/04/01/beer-pick-of-the-week-weihenstephaner-vitus/feed/ 5 This weizenbock is new to Georgia, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Beer Advocate and Sandy Springs resident Justin Michels.