Occasionally we turn our thoughts to other things besides beer. Read +Bob Pack  thoughts on the book "Bittter Brew," which chronicles the history of Anheuser-Busch.

And now, for something completely different: +Garrett Miller warms up with Voodoo Brewery's craft malt liquor from the "Hashtag Series", ‪#‎22oztofreedom‬.

http://www.thebeercircle.com/voodoo-brewery-22oztofreedom-hashtag-series/

Some unexpected news out of Bluejacket this morning as it has parted ways with Head Brewer Megan Parisi:

http://www.thebeercircle.com/bluejacket-moving-on-without-head-brewer/

By comparing Reserve Societies from The Bruery, Upland Brewing Company, +Cigar City Brewing, +Adroit Theory Brewing Company, and 3 Stars Brewing Company (+Dave Coleman), +Russell Beck  determines which offers the best deals and which should be avoided.

http://www.thebeercircle.com/reserve-society-getting-moneys-worth/

Happy Valley Brewing Company is off to an ice cold start, writes +Russell Beck 

http://www.thebeercircle.com/happy-valley-brewing-company-state-college-pa/ #CraftBeer   #BreweryReview  

Is Prairie Artisan Ales' Prairie Bomb! better from the barrel? +Russell Beck reviews it side-by-side with Pirate Bomb! to decide.

http://www.thebeercircle.com/better-barrel-prairie-pirate-bomb/ #craftbeer   #rumbarrelaged   #chilistout   #Bomb  

+Bob Pack held his 4th Annual Winter Stout Fest back in December. One month on he finally has recovered enough from the epic event to post his thoughts. 

http://www.thebeercircle.com/2013-winter-stout-fest/

Happy 2014 everyone! We got together and determined our favorite beers from 2013, do they match yours? #CraftBeer  

http://www.thebeercircle.com/best-beers-2013/ 

Storm King Stout by +Victory Brewing Company will help you ring in 2014. +Russell Beck investigates if it's a RIS suitable for aging. #craftbeer   #cellar   #russianimperialstout  

http://www.thebeercircle.com/cellar-victory-storm-king-2011-2013/