The Brother Thelonious Abbey Ale is a sweet Belgian brew that packs a punch at 9.3 percent alcohol by volume. Bonus: A portion of the proceeds go towards the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.
Red Seal Ale is an award-winning brew that, while not as hoppy as we hoped, still delivers a full-bodied flavor for amber fans. Good luck balancing it on your nose, though.
The Brother Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout was our favorite; it had a full, rich variety of flavors that linger on the pallate like the stubborn, seemingly unkillable Rasputin himself. Do svidaniya!
Shawn Dunn of the Global Brewers Guild pours out a sample for the thirsty crowd. All right, maybe just one more.
The Insider stopped by Barb’s Beer Emporium last week to try some exotic beers from the North Coast Brewing Co.
