Being an avid fan of Phillips Beer since I first tried their killer Amnesiac Double IPA I was psyched at getting the chance to see where many of my favorite beers like the Longboat Chocolate Porter, 3rd Blind Mouse and Electric Unicorn were born. I was immediately greeted by the vibrant Bill Stuart who put a cold glass of Raspberry Wheat Ale into my hands. I will say when someone greets me with a hardy “hello there!” and places a beer in my hand in the same breath I know it’s

My love for dark beers leads the passion in this article. I put out a call for the best porters, stouts and black ales on twitter and my followers delivered. I found some new loves and old favorites in these brews. Some coffee porters strong enough to wake you up midday and a chocolate stout that tasted like a malted ice cream. (Published winter 2016) If you’re a member of the darkside like I am you will love my trip into the abyss Beer: Midnight Sun Espresso Stout Brewery: Y