Bham Beer Buzz

Hey @bluepantsbrew! I'm pretty sure these are all first runs... well, besides the 12oz bottle. They've been stored in the fridge the whole time, how do you think the flavors will hold up? We're going to pop these #PinstripeStout variants open soon, so I wanted your professional opinion. Cheers dudes! #CraftBeerInAlabama #AlabamaCraftBeer #CraftBeer #BeerPorn #BluePants #BrewedInAlabama #Pintsripe

These four beautiful bottles showed up today, and man, I can't wait to try them! IPAs can be more than just hop bombs, and @starrhillbrewery likes to prove that point. This year's #FourKingsIPAPack includes the original #KingOfHop as well as a few new variants like orange, mango/habanero, and coffee! These bottles are going in the fridge as we speak, and I'll be popping them open this weekend. Keep an eye open for our review on each one of these bad boys! Cheers dudes! #IPA #ImperialIPA #IIPA #CraftBeer #BeerPorn #StarrHill #StarrHillBrewery #FourKings #InstaBeers

A little @arrogantbastard to finish the night off. Cheers dudes! #CraftBeer #OakedArrogantBastard #ArrogantBastard #StoneBrewing #Stone #Yopeners #BeerPorn #InstaBeers

We here at Bham Beer Buzz don't follow directions very well. @westbrookbrewingco recommends drinking this beer fresh, well, this one's got a couple years on it. We store all of our beers in a beer fridge, so this one has aged at some pretty cool temps, but damn! Guys, the flavors in this beauty are still full and abundant! #MexicanCake is one of our all-time favorite beers, and this bottle is just as good as ever. We had some of the EvilTwin/Westbrook collaboration beer not too long ago, and while it was good... this one blows that brew out of the water. Cheers homies! #CraftBeer #BeerPorn #Westbrook #WestbrookBrewing #WestbrookMexicanCake #SoDamnGood #InstaBeers

What's everyone drinking today? #sundayfunday #CraftBeer #BeerPorn

So, there's a little place called Charlotte NC. If you've been to that part of the country lately, you've probably noticed that they have a few breweries. @heistbrewery is one of their best. The brew team at HB has some pretty significant ties to Birmingham, even though you might not know it. Their head brewer, Eric and assistant brewer, Scott are both from our beautiful city. Scott and I actually went to high school together. He was in town last night and gave me some gnarly swag. This hat rocks, and he also hooked me up with a sweet shirt as well. If you guys get a chance next time you're in Charlotte, stop by and drink a beer or two. Hell, plan a trip just to check out the areas exploding beer scene, they have breweries for days! Thanks again @stworth, cheers dude! #CraftBeer #CraftBeerLife #BeerPorn #BeerSwag #CraftBeerApparel #HeistBrewery #Heist

I stopped by @thebeerhog today for a beer after work. They had #HitchHiker from @gpbrewing on the tap wall, pair that with their #GoodPeople event tonight, and I had to grab a glass. This seasonal IPA is sooo damn good. With big grapefruit and citrus notes in both the aroma and flavor backed with a big but welcome bitterness... this is a great beer to transition into these hot days. Head to the Beer Hog tonight and grab a Good People beer or two! Cheers homies! #CraftBeer #BeerPorn #GoodPeopleBrewing #IPA #HitchHikerIPA #BrewedInAlabama #BrewedInBirmingham #TheBeerHog

It's a nice day for drinking some beers outdoors. #DoubleBassDoubleChocolateStout from @starrhillbrewery in the foreground, #Monkeynaut from @straighttoale in the back. Cheers guys!

🎵"You're gonna love how we ride to the gates on a lion, high and smiling Me and Mike, we just think alike and can't stop high-fiving"🎵 ---------------------------------- It's been a @runthejewels kind of month or so. Well, it's been a #RunTheJewels kinda life since El-P and Killer Mike hooked up to make RTJ1. This record, RTJ3, was a must have when we heard it was coming. Then, at Christmas, they decided to give everyone the MP3 album for free! Dudes, if you guys are into #HipHop, it doesn't get a whole lot better than these guys. We finally got a hold of the vinyl, and needless to say, this thing is on steady rotation. Then, we find out this year's @slossfest lineup includes none other than RTJ!!! Not more than a couple weeks later we got news of a RTJ beer. Mother F*cker!!! Run The Jewels just took an even bigger part of our heart. This brew, #StayGold, of course isn't distributed in Alabama, so we had to use some connections. Our homie @_stevenj_ came through like a champ! Today was the day to spin some vinyl and crack open this tallboy. I grabbed my RTJ chain, put the record on the turntable, cranked the volume up and started to sip this GOLD colored brew. Not hard to imagine, and I know they wouldn't have it any other way, but big dank hop aromas fill the air as soon as I cracked the can open. Flavor is very similar, with some pungent citrus and resinous pine notes. If I had to give the flavor a color it'd be green, not gold, but that's a good thing. Interboro did a good job with this one, however there is a little flaw in my opinion. The brew is a little thin and almost watery on the back end. That being said, it's definitely not a deal breaker. I'm just as excited drinking this one as I was before I opened it. Stay Gold dudes, cheers! #CraftBeer #BeerPorn #StayGoldIPA #Interboro #RTJ #RTJ3 #InstaBeers #Vinyl #Records #IPA #Dank #Rap #SlossFest

So, we're here at @hopcitybirmingham a little early, but that's cool... the brews are of course flowing. Starting the night out with a #FleshAndBloodIPA from @dogfishhead. If you know the Bham Beer Buzz crew, we're suckers for #BloodOrange beers. So glad we can now buy #DogfishHead here in the Magic City... I'm going home with a few bottles of Palo Santo Marron!!! Cheers homies! #CraftBeer #BeerPorn #DFH #IPA #BCBD #DogfishHeadInAlabama

With all the excitement of Dogfish Head coming to Alabama this week, it's easy to overlook some of the other kick ass things going on in Craft Beer. #HitchHiker from @gpbrewing is making it's way to store shelves this week, and that freaking awesome! This wonderful IPA will be available in cans for the first time. If you guys haven't tried this Springtime Seasonal brew, do yourself a favor and pick up a sixer when you see it! Cheers dudes!!! #CraftBeer #CraftBeerInAlabama #AlabamaCraftBeer #BrewedInBirmingham #BrewedInAlabama #IPA #GoodPeople #GoodPeopleBrewing #BeGoodPeolple #DrinkGreatBeer

Two of my favorite shirts, and they're both from @hopcloth. You guys should check them out! My #HopCulture glasses came from them as well. Quality products and great customer service, I highly recommend. #CraftBeer #CraftBeerLife #CraftBeerApparel #HopCloth #DrinBeerFromHere #CraftBeerIsDead

Recommend serving temp of 60°... we'll try to let it warm up enough, but it's going tough. 'Cuz dudes, we're just too cool! 😎 Haha, whatever! Really though, it's good to read your bottles. While everyone knows that most bigger beers, Stouts and Strong Ales (Old Ales, Barleywines etc.) are meant to be enjoyed at warmer temperatures, it still amazes me when I read things like this. I talk to a lot of light beer drinkers and they are alway baffled by Craft Beer facts like this. "Gross, I hate warm beer." That's the reaction I often time get. Of course, I always reply with the statement, "...that means you don't like what your beer really tastes like." Style definitely dictates the proper serving temp, but beer shouldn't be enjoyed "as cold as the Rockies". Cheers guys! #CraftBeer #BeerPorn #NorthCoastBrewing #OldStockAle #OldAle #BeersOfInstagram

Sharing a bottle of the Cognac barrel aged Eclipse from #FiftyFiftyBrewing today with a good buddy. Im not a cognac drinker, so I'm not sure what flavors I'm getting from the barrel, but overall this is a pretty decent brew. Cheers guys. #CraftBeer #Beertography #BeerPorn #PigglyWigglyCraftlyBeerly #InstaBeers #Eclipse #CognacEclipse #CognacBarrelAgedEclipse #FiftyFiftyEclipse #5050Brewing

#EvenMoreJesus from @eviltwinbrewing. This huge #ImperialStout has a big roasted coffee vibe with a noticeable alcohol bite. At around 13-14 bucks a 4-pack, these 12% abv tallboys are a great value that will get the job done! Cheers guy! #CraftBeer #BeerPorn #BeerHog #Beertography #InstaBeers #EvilTwin #EvilTwinBrewing (at Leeds, Alabama)

So, @runthejewels will be at @slossfest this summer, and now "they" have a beer! #StayGold is not only one of the best tracks on the new album, RTJ3, but now it's a gnarly sounding New England style IPA. I doubt it'll be available anywhere near here, but maybe we'll be able to trade for a can or two. Plus, they say that @burialbeer will be brewing the beer for the N. Carolina release, so you know it's going to be awesome! Cheers homies! #CraftBeer #StayGoldIPA #RunTheJewels #BeerPorn #RTJ3

One of my favorite Alabama beers while listen to one of my favorite Alabama bands. Dudes, if you didn't know... #VelvetEvil from @straighttoale and @null_vibes f'n rock! This 13% or so abv sets the mood to vibe out with Birmingham's best noise band! Cheers homies! #CraftBeer #BeerHog #BeerPorn #CraftBeerLife #InstaBeers #BeersOfInstagram #Null #NullVibes #SleepwalkingDays #HipCrowd #LocalMusic #DrinkLocAL #VibeLocAL #StraightToAle #UTurnOrbit #uturnaudio #Vinyl