Don't judge. Everybody needs a hobby right? Mine is just better than yours, that's all

I get shit for too many rave reviews here but I liked all of these in their own way. I only post the ones that really blow me away. I've just not found that many to really complain about. I mean it really has to suck for me to write about it.

On the other hand, it has to be really good to write about too. Sometimes the taste just blows me away and I have to tell someone. Or it's been a crap day and a great pint comes along and washes it all away. That's the beer you'll find here. One way or another each one blew (what's left of) my hair back.

Seriously, how many times can you honestly say "this beer is so bad I can't finish it"? Not very often. You throw it back and never buy it again. Tell me this: have you ever thrown a beer away because it tasted so bad you couldn't finish it? You might find a beer or two like that here too.

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A sign of the times: Bailout Bitter from my favorite brewery in Howe Sound

Couldn't find those stouts I mentioned last time so skipped right into the IPA. Porter and stout are getting harder to find thanks in no small part to yours truly.

Have to say I expected a crazy bitter strong beer but this one surprised me. It had a full flavor and smooth. I could have had another one and normally can't stand more than one. I like my ales but find IPA, I don't know, dry. I'm usually thirsty for water after one. In this case I was thirsty but for more bitter.

Am I wrong? Check it out. Tell me what you think.

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Another fine Porter by Russell: Black Death. An easy to love #beer with a cool name

Those Surrey boys sure brew a fine Porter. I didn't notice all of the subtle flavors at first. But after the 5th or 6th bottle over a two week period it was like a flavor explosion. I know this will sound odd but try it: drink this one a little warmer. Take it out of the cooler and just let it sit for 10 minutes. Open and enjoy. 

What do you think? Am I right or what? I have three Russian stouts coming up next before Spring begins and I start really tearing into the IPAs.

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