You don’t have to put too much thought into a beer to be able to enjoy it, but that doesn’t mean a little bit of history can’t make things more interesting. Here’s a look at the religious, political, and historic roots of seven styles of brew.

Leave it to Don to be a total downer.

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gravyboatbeer Resurrection Ale House, Philadelphia – What’s On Tap http://bit.ly/95SjEK by @slashfood

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gravyboatbeer Over at Slashfood: NY Brewfest 2010: http://bit.ly/cDdXVO

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Abita Brewdog

I picked this up on a whim. I knew I would soon find myself in the warm embrace of Michigan brews, so I looked beyond my state’s boarders.

Abita Turbogod’s … er, Turbodog’s pour is dark and rich, almost like a porter or stout. It certainly has a dark coloration. I spilled a bit when I sneezed as you can see in front of the bottle. I am happy I had a second bottle in the refrigerator.

The aroma is wheat with some caramel.

Tongue feel is smooth and light.

Taste is overall … good. For the pour’s darkness and aroma’s wheatiness, it is undoubtedly an ale. It is not a wheat beer.

I would like to say that I “discovered” this on my recent trip to northern California. If you would like to believe that, I will not dissuade you of it.

It is North Coast Brewing Co.’s Red Seal Ale. I picked it at my local source because I was trying not to grab Michigan brews.

The color is a filtered amber.

The head dicipated quickly with lacing and some light head on the top.

The aroma is mild: not very hoppy, not very grainy.

The tongue feel is light.

Over at Beer and Whiskey Brothers is a post stating “Holy Cow: Craft Beer is Better for You Than Milk“. This is a health care reform I can get behind!

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