The Super Bowl is nearly upon us, and with that comes the swarm of house parties and crowded bars filled with throngs of people ready to celebrate one of the most popular occasions in sports. Whether you’re a complete football fanatic or can only identify teams by what color their jersey is, you’re almost guaranteed to be drinking and eating your Super Bowl Sunday away. While the nation celebrates from coast to coast with their beverage of choice, here are some breweries representing the home states of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers. Make sure to vote in our poll after the jump!

You’ve had a nice meal, and after reaching a decent level of satisfaction all you’re really thirsting for is one more drink to peak for the evening. So if it’s truly going to be just one more, you had better make it a great one, right? Whether you just enjoyed a steak, pasta, or fish, there’s plenty of delicious options to cap off the night in style. Between top shelf liquors and chocolate infused stouts, we should be able to find something appropriate for anyone.

Sure, when it comes to beer most people can’t help but immediately think that the only quality suds must come from a bottle. The thought or image of a can spurs on memories of frat parties, Keystone Light 30 packs, or Natural Ice spilled all over an already dingy floor. Well, innovative and amazing breweries such as Oskar Blues and 21st Amendment are here… Click to read more

So you think you’ve had strong beer? Is your idea of a knockout brew Molson XXX or Steel Reserve? The wonderful world of beer goes far beyond that, and with suds reaching the level of 40% ABV, they can be just as potent as that plastic handle of vodka that’s been sitting in the freezer for the past four months. Some incredibly rare, and others reaching prices of over $100, these truly are the Incredible Hulks of beer.

I’ve been hearing all this talk about Espresso Stouts lately, so I decided to give them a shot…of espresso! Get it? Isn’t that funny? Shot, espresso…forget it.
If you’re into “desert” beers, Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout will be right up your alley. As for me, the brew left my stomach feeling…bloated.… Click to read more