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Beer for St. Patrick's Day! Harp, plus reader choices make our list in Crack One Open
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
March 16, 2010, 11:59PM
Harp is our Crack One Open choice this week, but several readers offer their favorite Irish beer for St. Patrick's Day. Full story »
Stone Smoked Porter worth trying: Crack One Open
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
March 09, 2010, 11:59PM
Stone Smoked Porter is a different style of beer - and one worth trying. Full story »
Foster's lager, ale sampled in this week's Crack One Open
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
March 02, 2010, 11:59PM
You've probably heard the ads for Foster's lager ("Australian for beer!") but the brewer also has an ale. We compare them. Also, we're asking your input: What is your favorite Irish beer to drink? Full story »
Molson Ice, Labatt Ice face off: Crack One Open
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
February 23, 2010, 11:59PM
Molson and Labatt each have an ice beer on the market, and we test them both - for an appropriate day. Full story »
Double Dog Double Pale Ale is for those who like a flavorful bitterness: Crack One Open
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
February 16, 2010, 11:59PM
Double Dog Double Pale packs a bitter wallop. Full story »
Tiger lager: A smooth, nice break from winter's big beers - Crack One Open
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
February 09, 2010, 11:59PM
Crack One Open: Check out Tiger, a smooth lager from Singapore. Full story »
Top beer choices for the Super Bowl include Colt 45, Abita's Turbodog: Crack One Open
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
February 02, 2010, 11:59PM
What could be more appropriate for this year's Super Bowl than Colt 45 and a beer from Louisiana? Full story »
Noble Pils - a new brew from Samuel Adams
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
January 26, 2010, 11:59PM
Samuel Adams has a new seasonal beer out - Noble Pils. Like hops? Check it out. Full story »
Torpedo is an over-the-top hoppy brew from Sierra Nevada: Crack One Open
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
January 19, 2010, 11:59PM
Sierra Nevada's Torpedo is a major hopfest - if you like extra IPAs. Full story »
Red Stripe from Jamaica might remind you of vacation
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
January 12, 2010, 11:59PM
The Jamaican lager Red Stripe might make you think of warmer climates this time of year. Take a break from sipping stouts and hearty winter brews and give this a try. Full story »
Little Kings Cream Ale is smooth, American and affordable: Crack One Open
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
January 05, 2010, 11:59PM
Haven't tried Little Kings Cream Ale in a while? It's worth a taste. (And you have to love those 7-ounce bottles.) Full story »
Reflecting on a year of Crack One Opens
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
December 29, 2009, 11:59PM
Our intrepid beer-guy hops to the challenge of looking back on a year in the suds. Full story »
Anchor Brewing Co.'s Merry Christmas Happy New Year ale adds spice to the season: Crack One Open
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
December 22, 2009, 6:56PM
Anchor Brewing Co.'s Merry Christmas/Happy New Year ale is for those who like just a whisper of spice. Full story »
Does Goose Island Christmas Ale measure up to Great Lakes' seasonal?
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
December 08, 2009, 11:59PM
It's the time of year to compare Christmas ales. This week, we taste Goose Island's version from Chicago. Full story »
Blue Moon Grand Cru is flavorful without being overwhelming: Crack One Open
By Marc Bona, The Plain Dealer
December 01, 2009, 10:33PM
Blue Moon Grand Cru has subtle spices with a bit of orange on the finish. Full story »
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