Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale
While I've had Celebration before, it's been a while. I was expecting a winter beer. Imagine my shock when I realized that it was not only an American IPA, but one of the hoppiest, most vibrant-tasting versions I've had in months. Extremely satisfying. Will purchase again before holidays conclude.

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Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Lancaster Brewing Company Hop Hog IPA

Lancaster Brewing Company Hop Hog IPA
First thing I do upon taking a sip of delicious IPA? Check the label for its ABV. Want to gauge the buzz. First thing I checked for here? Expiration date. Awful. Can't taste hops. Seems like skunked beer. Bought it at Capone's, so probably just sucks. Avoid this garbage.

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Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Dogfish Head My Antonia Imperial Pils

Dogfish Head My Antonia Imperial Pilsner
The wife bought this 25.4-ouncer at Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting. I had no idea what an imperial pilsner would taste like. I do know that the label said "continually hopped," and sure enough the thing was extremely hoppy, close to the level of an IPA. Tremendous label art.

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Better Late Than Never Reviews: Metals - Feist

In 2007, Leslie Feist, indie hottie extraordinaire and sometime-member of Broken Social Scene, became a solo sensation due to the impact of her single "1234," which was plastered all over TV and the Internet due to its video's Busby Berkeley-meets-American Apparel choreography. With her new album, Metals, it would seem as if she is retreating from her former "It Girl" status. However, while you probably won't hear any of the song's on her newest album gracing any iPod commercials any time soon, it should not be assumed that her latest is a dud. On the contrary, it is full of songs whose melodies will be taking up long-term residence in the listener's cranium. It just takes a little more digging and patience.

Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Flying Fish Grand Cru Winter Reserve

Flying Fish Grand Cru Winter Reserve
When you consider that I spent many years as a resident of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, it's probably a bit surprising that I have never visited Cherry Hill's Flying Fish Brewery. Gotta get it on the itinerary. It's a classic Belgian with citrusy notes. Lighter than legends Chimay or Ommegang.

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Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Sly Fox Phoenix Pale Ale

Sly Fox Phoenix Pale Ale
Bought a six-pack of these cans after playing basketball on Tuesday night. Truthfully, it pales in comparison to excellent pale ales I've had recently, like Yards Philadelphia Pale Ale and Lagunitas Pale. Still, it soothed my aching ankles. And I drank three in 30 minutes. Good enough for me.

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Booze...in 50 Words or Less: Heavy Seas Small Craft Warning

Heavy Seas Small Craft Warning
This pilsner from Baltimore, Maryland's Clipper City Brewing Company was underwhelming on first sip. The second didn't reveal much either! Basically, this was just a watery beer. Advertised "big malt flavor" and "crisp hop finish," but was really just wack! I'm glad I didn't buy a full six-pack!

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