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REVIEW: Long Hammer IPA »

I know what you’re thinking…
This guy’s still alive? Yes folks, I am in fact alive, and occasionally kicking to boot. As I sit here, watching Hitler’s Greatest Blunders, I felt compelled to give you an update. Specifically, one of my favorite beers out there, Red Hook’s IPA, Long Hammer. To begin [...]

REVIEW: Kiper Pils »

I picked up Kiper Pils at BevMo this past weekend. A couple notes about this: 1) It comes in 330 ML/11.2 fl. oz. bottles, and in a four pack. Now, 11.2 vs. 12 oz. is not a terrible difference, but the bottle seems tiny in my hand. However, the four pack [...]

Coming Soon: Trumer Pils »

Folks, I’m still alive, despite horrible corn moonshine (it may have been e85 for all I know) and the Captain’s best efforts. Bonus: I’ve discovered another pilsner available in this city and a review is forthcoming. Hold your breath (if you suck)….
In the meantime, look at this. It’s pretty sweet.

REVIEW: Pilsner Urquell »

Welp, boys and girls, fatsos and…other people, the good Private is back from an extended hiatus, chock-full of reviews and penicillin. The truth is, some of my admirers were worried that they wouldn’t get their fill of generally nonsensical rants and meandering beer reviews. Never fear, there will be plenty.

REVIEW: Paulaner Premium Pils »

Hello folks, I’m Private Pilsner. Now, when I was initially approached about this project, some would say that I was vaguely insulted by the Nom de guerre of Private Pilsner. But then I realized that, like in real war, Privates are the ones who get the most done at the end of the day. Which [...]