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Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA $8.49/12 ounce bottle

Origin: Delaware.

Style: American IPA.

Alcohol Content: 20.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

Brewery notes: "Too extreme to be called beer? Brewed to a colossal 45-degree plato, boiled for a full 2 hours while being continuously hopped with high-alpha American hops, then dry-hopped daily in the fermenter for a month and aged for another month on whole-leaf hops! At 20% abv and 120 IBUs you can see why Dogfish Head calls this beer THE HOLY GRAIL for hopheads." Very limited - call to ensure availability.

Dogfish Head Raison D'Extra $8.49/12 ounce bottle

Origin: Delaware.

Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale.

Alcohol Content: 20.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

Limited availability, and just arrived! Brewery notes: "This is a bigger, bolder version of Dogfish Raison D'Etre. This is a bulbous, brown ale brewed with a bunch of malt, brown sugar and raisins. 41 IBU's." Beautiful color, complex, sweet aromas of red fruit, raisins and plums. Flavor notes include chocolate, raisins and red fruit. Very rich and malty - a must have beer according to many, and a rare find. Go for it while you can.

Avery The Beast Grand Cru (2007) $9.99/12 ounce bottle

Origin: Colorado.

Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale.

Alcohol Content: 16.4%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

This is a very limited item that just arrived, so grab a bottle while you can, if you can afford to try it! But beware, it is strong! Brewery notes: "Burgundy in color, The Beast is a seducer - accomodating, complicated, powerful, dark and created to last the ages. With a deep burgundy color and aromas of honey, nutmeg, mandarin orange and pineapple, this massive and challenging brew has flavors akin to a beautiful Carribean rum. Dates, plums, raisins and molasses are dominant in a rich vinous texture. Cellarable for 10+ years. 68 IBU's"

North Coast Old Stock Ale 2008 $12.99/4-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: California.

Style: Old Ale.

Alcohol Content: 12.5%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

Brewery notes: "Like a fine port, Old Stock Ale is intended to be laid down. With an original gravity of over 1.100 and a generous hopping rate, Old Stock Ale is well-designed to round-out and mellow with age. It's brewed with classic Maris Otter malt and Fuggles and East Kent Goldings hops, all imported from England. 36 IBU's."

Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron $14.99/4-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Delaware.

Style: American Brown Ale.

Alcohol Content: 12.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

Brewery notes: "An unfiltered, unfettered, unprecedented brown ale aged in handmade wooden brewing vessels. The caramel and vanilla complexity unique to this beer comes from the exotic Paraguayan Palo Santo wood from which these tanks were crafted. Palo Santo means 'holy tree' and it's wood has been used in South American wine-making communities. This beer is a 12% abv, highly roasty, and malty brown ale aged on the Palo Santo wood."

Schlafly Quadrupel Ale $12.99/750 ml. bottle

Origin: Missouri.

Style: Quadrupel (Quad).

Alcohol Content: 12.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

This is one of the bottle-conditioned brews from Schlafly. Brewery notes: "This is a serious beer, but don’t be intimidated. This fourth beer in our bottle-conditioned Belgian-style beer series has a rich, malty backbone that is generously balanced by select, fresh hops to create a luscious, smooth character. Sharing it with friends enhances the enjoyment, whether in front of a roaring fire or at the finest dinner party."

Flying Dog Brewery Double Dog Pale Ale $8.99/4-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Maryland.

Style: American Double.

Alcohol Content: 11.5%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

Brewery notes: "Aggressively hopped ale with a provocative aroma and hints of raisins and citrus. The appearance is deep amber, unfiltered. Food pairings: Smoked meats, sharp cheddar, sausage. 85 IBUs."

Orange Blossom Pilsner 2 $10.99/4-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: South Carolina.

Style: Herbed/Spiced Beer.

Alcohol Content: 11.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B.

There has been quite a bit of buzz about this brew recently, and now we have a nice supply in the store. You'll probably love it or hate it, and some of that will depend on how you feel about honey. Beer Advocate member Redneckchugger put it well, "This beer was better than I expected. Looked okay in the glass, bronzey body, decent head, Nice nose, like orange peels dipped in quality honey. Tasted just like honey, almost too sweet, bordered on cloying, but it pulled it off, some orange in the back ground. Way better beer than I was expecting it to be."

Dogfish Head Black & Blue Ale $12.99/750 ml. bottle

Origin: Delaware.

Style: Fruit/Vegetable Beer.

Alcohol Content: 11.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B.

This is a limited availability bottle. Brewery notes: "A belgian-style Golden Ale fermented with blackberries and blueberries. This beer is dosed with real, pureed blackberries and blueberries which allow the fruit flavors and aromas to be woven into the actual taste of the beer." 25 IBU's. Label notes: "The label art for Black & Blue comes from portrait painter David Larned. David and his wife Sarah (also a painter, Sarah painted the still life for our Red & White label) are big Dogfish fans and live with their pug Weezie in Pennsylvania."

Samuel Adams Imperial White $10.99/4-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Massachusetts.

Style: Witbier.

Alcohol Content: 10.3%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B.

Brewery notes: "This beer has a lot going on. Brewed with 50% malted wheat and two-row Harrington and Metcalfe malted barley, this beer has a bigger body and mouthfeel than a traditional witbier. We've added a number of spices into this brew, not only during brewing for depth, but also during fermentation. The rest of the flavors come from the yeast and the alcohol. As this beer warms and opens up, you start to get flavors of complex flavors of dry fruits, exotic spices, and floral blossoms. These are flavors typically associated with wine and spirits, but they are showcased in Imperial White as a bouquet of flavors. Imperial White is really a versatile beer when it comes to pairing with food. Its wheat and cereal-like flavors can easily complement a savory roasted chicken with lemon and pepper. Or the spices in the beer can match the intensity of a curry dish or thai cuisine."

Flying Dog Brewery Horn Dog Barley Wine Style Ale $8.99/4-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Maryland.

Style: English Barleywine.

Alcohol Content: 10.2%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

Brewery notes: "Dark and malty English style barley wine with a thick sweet body and hints of licorice. Aged for a minimum of 3 months before bottling. Dark, unfiltered appearance. Pair with dried fruits, sweet desserts, or cheeses. 45 IBUs."

Avery Brewing "The Reverend" Quadrupel Belgian Style Ale $6.49/22 ounce bottle

Origin: Colorado.

Style: Quadrupel (Quad).

Alcohol Content: 10.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

Brewery notes: "The Reverend is assertive, and pure of heart, a heart of candy sugar. It contains as many authentic imported Belgian specialty malts as the brewers could cram into our mash tun, and lots of Belgian dark candy sugar stirred into the brew kettle. A divinely complex and beautifully layered beer with hints of dark cherries, currants, and molasses, complimented by an underlying spiciness and a finish that is Sinfully smooth! Cellarable for 4 years."

Left Hand Imperial Stout $5.99/22 ounce bottle

Origin: California.

Style: Russian Imperial Stout.

Alcohol Content: 10.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

Brewery notes: "A traditional unfiltered Russian Imperial Stout. A smooth, warming stout with hints of raisins, black licorice, coffee and dark chocolate. A variety of intensely roasted malts and the aggressive use of hops temper the pleasant sweetness of the beer. Try pouring over vanilla ice cream. 55 IBU's."

Schlafly Tripel Ale $12.99/750 ml. bottle

Origin: Missouri.

Style: Tripel.

Alcohol Content: 10.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

This is one of the bottle-conditioned brews from Schlafly. Brewery notes: "Hearty with a golden hue and rich, fruity character. While this ale is light in color, it is fuller bodied than many darker ales. These characteristics make it a great after-dinner drink and a perfect complement to aged cheese and fruity desserts."

Dogfish Head Red & White Ale $12.99/750 ml. bottle

Origin: Delaware.

Style: Witbier.

Alcohol Content: 10.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

This is a limited availability bottle. Brewery notes: "A big, belgian-style Wit brewed with coriander and orange peel and fermented with Pinot Noir juice. After fermentation a fraction of the batch is aged in Oregon Pinot Noir barrels, and another fraction is aged on oak staves. The beer is blended together before packaging. This has been one of our most popular Limited Edition beers at both our Rehoboth Beach, DE brewpub and at festivals. It successfully marries the refreshing citrusy qualities of a Belgian-style white beer with the robust complexity of a bold red wine."

Brewery Ommegang Three Philosophers Belgian Style Blend $8.99/750 ml. bottle

Origin: New York.

Style: Quadrupel (Quad).

Alcohol Content: 9.8%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

From the Ommegang Brewery: "Three Philosophers is a unique and masterful blend of strong malty ale and authentic Belgian Kriek (cherry lambic). Our philosophers deduce that this powerful marriage of cherries, roasted malts, and dark chocolate will only achieve more wisdom and coherence as it broods in the dark recesses of your cellar. Pair with roasted meats, rich cheeses, desserts, or enjoy for after dinner sipping as with a fine port." The Philadelphia Enquirer wrote, "A rare international blend of dark and malty quadrupel from Ommegang, and cherry-infused lambic from Lindemans in Belgium. It is a masterful blend that is greater than the sum of its parts - a rich, ruby brew that weaves a port-like subtle fruit into a creamy elixir of chocolaty caramel effervescence."

Samuel Adams Double Bock (Imperial Series) $10.99/4-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Massachusetts.

Style: Doppelbock.

Alcohol Content: 9.5%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

Brewery notes: "Samuel Adams Double Bock, as with all of the beers in the Imperial Series, is brewed using only first wort (wort that has not been sparged in the lauter tun) to obtain a liquid that is very high in gravity. This high gravity allows for a fuller body and higher alcohol content in the final beer. We age this beer for over 4 weeks to allow all of those intense flavors to develop and mature. For it's inclusion in the Imperial Series, we've amped up the recipe for Double Bock a little to reach 9.5% ABV, but you still get those complex rich flavors that define the style. Harrington, Metcalfe and Caramel 60 malted barely is used to obtain that gorgeous mahogany color and intense flavor. The malt character is balanced with a subtle piney, citrus hop note from the Tettnang Tettnanger and Tettnang Hallertauer hops. The intense flavors of Double Bock go well with rich meats like duck, quail or pork tenderloin. You can also match the rich sweet flavors with some hearty desserts like cheesecake."

Victory Brewing Golden Monkey Tripel $10.99/6-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Pennsylvania. Style: Tripel. Alcohol Content: 9.5%.
Beer Advocate Rating: B+. Victory Brewing has stormed into Frugal MacDoogal's in a big way. Victory Brewing is gets a very rare Beer Advocate overall A rating for all the brews it makes. Brewery notes: "Strong and sensual, this golden, Belgian-style ale glows with goodness. The richness of German malts and Belgian yeast are tempered by a sparkling approach and overall light body. Considerable depth of character with abundant herbal, fruity notes make this one to savor." Also available in a 750ml bottle for $5.99.

Brother Thelonius Belgian Style Abbey Ale $7.99/750 ml. bottle

Origin: California.

Style: Dubbel.

Alcohol Content: 9.4%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

The Boston Phoenix says, "This one's a beaut, pouring a dark cola color (and, forgivably, with a cola consistency - a thin mouthfeel and minimal head retention). But it smells sweet and strong, redolent of brown sugar, with a hint of molasses and the tang of spice. And like the knotty compositions of the man itself, its flavor is deep and complex: a rum-like boozy kick here, a chocolaty richness there, the pleasing bite of nutmeg, clove, and pepper over that way." And dig this, "When you buy Brother Thelonious, you help to support the Thelonious Institute whose mission is to offer the world's most promising young musicians college level training by America's jazz masters and to present public school-based jazz education programs for young people around the world. All of these programs are offered free of charge to the students and schools." - North Coast Brewing.

Avery Brewing "Hog Heaven" Barleywine Style Ale $6.49/22 ounce bottle

Origin: Colorado.

Style: American Barleywine.

Alcohol Content: 9.2%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

Brewery notes: "This dangerously drinkable garnet beauty is a hop lover's delight. The intense dry-hop nose and the rich malt body are perfectly balanced for a caramel candy-like finish. This is a serious beer for serious beer afficianados and it only gets better with age. Cellarable for 3 years. 104 IBU's."

Samuel Adams Imperial Stout $10.99/4-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Massachusetts.

Style: American Double.

Alcohol Content: 9.2%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

Brewery notes: "The first thing you notice about this beer is its color. It is black as night and almost completely opaque. Next is the cappuccino colored head: the aroma is filled with notes of coffee, smoky chocolate and licorice. And the taste delivers on all of those aromas, you can pick out each one. Samuel Adams Imperial Stout was brewed with seven different varieties of malted barley, each delivering its own unique flavor for the beer. But this beer is not a 'malt bomb'. It is balanced by 50 BUs of East Kent Goldings hops that have a clean earthy aroma and pleasant bitterness. For a cheese pairing, try aged strong cheeses like Stilton blue cheese or aged Gouda. Cioppino or rare roast beef will also pair well as they will cut some of the sweetness of the beer. The dark roasted malt in the Imperial Stout brings out chocolate aromas and flavors making it a tasty pairing with coffee or chocolate desserts. But the classic pairing for stouts are a plate of raw oysters. The roasted bitterness of the stout is contrasted by the saltiness and subtle sweetness from the shellfish. Simply amazing."

Great Divide Hercules Double IPA $6.99/22 ounce bottle

Origin: Colorado.

Style: American Double.

Alcohol Content: 9.1%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

Brewery notes: "Hoppier, maltier and with more alcohol than a standard IPA, Hercules Double IPA definitely is not for the faint of heart. Hercules Double IPA is, however, an elixir fit for the gods. A brash but creamy wonder, Hercules pours a deep orange-coppery color, forming substantial lace in the glass. Hercules Double IPA delivers a huge amount of piney, floral, and citrusy hop aroma and flavor from start to finish. A hefty backbone of nutty, toffee-like malt character balances Hercules’ aggressive, punchy hop profile. 85 IBU's."

Victory Brewing Storm King Imperial Stout $10.99/6-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Pennsylvania. Style: Russian Imperial Stout. Alcohol Content: 9.1%.
Beer Advocate Rating: A. Victory Brewing has stormed into Frugal MacDoogal's in a big way. Victory Brewing is gets a very rare Beer Advocate overall A rating for all the brews it makes. Brewery notes: "With a huge, Pacific Northwest hop aroma and character upfront, Storm King subsides into massive, roast malt complexity. More flavor than mere words can adequately describe. Rich and substantial, it will warm your heart."

Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA $9.99/4-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Delaware.

Style: American Double.

Alcohol Content: 9.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A.

Brewery notes: "A big beer with a great malt backbone that stands up to the extreme hopping rate. Tasting Notes: Brandied fruitcake, raisiney, citrusy. Food Pairing recommendations: Pork chops, beef, grilled fish, frites, focaccia, split pea soup, Stilton cheese & escargot. Glassware recommendation: Snifter." Single 12 ounce bottle is available for $2.79.

North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout $9.99/4-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: California.

Style: Russian Imperial Stout.

Alcohol Content: 9.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A.

Brewery notes: "Color: Black. Old Rasputin a rich, intense brew with big complex flavors and a warming finish. 75 IBU's." Beer Advocate Todd Alström notes: "Black as night, with a brown chunky head that seems to crawl, rather than stick, to the pint glass. A very impressive cascading effect when poured. Highly roasted malt aromas and alcoholic to the nose. Smooth, potent and espresso like with a high burnt malt and hop bitterness that finishes on the sweet side to say the least. Not a beer for the faint of heart, but rather barley wine lovers and chocolate fanatics."

Schlafly Grand Cru Ale $12.99/750 ml. bottle

Origin: Missouri.

Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale.

Alcohol Content: 9.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

This is one of the bottle-conditioned brews from Schlafly. Brewery notes: "Fruity, spicy aromas and flavors contribute to the complexity of this golden-colored Belgian ale. Medium body and effervescence contribute to a light, dry impression, despite its strength and sweet, smooth finish. 20 IBU's."

Boulevard Double Wide IPA $10.99/750 ml. bottle

Origin: Missouri.

Style: American IPA.

Alcohol Content: 8.5%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

Brewery notes: "This beer has a hop forward aroma, redolent of peach and apricot. The assertive flavor bursts forth with citrus notes of blood orange and lemon, and a caramel malt backbone serves to balance the intensity of the hops. 55 IBU's."

Fort Collins Brewing Double Chocolate Stout $6.49/22 ounce bottle

Origin: Colorado.

Style: American Double Stout.

Alcohol Content: 8.1%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B.

Beer Advocate reviewer 'feloniousmonk' says, "Deep black, slim cocoa-tinged head. Roasty, toasty aromatics, full flowering of the cocoa bean. On the tongue, it's pleasure aplenty, rich, delicious, full bodied, long finish, chocolate lingering long, with coffee flavors below."

Dogfish Head Raison D'etre $10.99/6-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Delaware.

Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale.

Alcohol Content: 8.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B.

Brewery notes: "A deep, mahogany ale brewed with beet sugar, green raisins, and Belgian-style yeast. As complex as a fine, red wine. Tasting Notes: Notes of pit fruit, decadent, winey, raisiney, malty. Food Pairing recommendations: Steak, duck, game, wine-reduction sauces, Blue cheese, ham, mussels. Glassware recommendation: Goblet or Snifter."

Bluegrass Brewing Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout $9.99/6-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Kentucky.

Style: American Double Stout.

Alcohol Content: 8.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

What sets this brew apart is being aged in Jefferson's Reserve small batch barrels for approximately 60 days. The malt sweetness is perfectly balanced by the roast barley and a nice hint of bourbon flavor and aroma. This bourbon barrel stout was first brewed December 22, 2005. The color is deep dark brown/black with a frothy cappucino head. The aromas reveal hints of bourbon along with roasted notes and some vanilla. Chocolate reveals itself on the tongue along with some bourbon sweetness, and whiffs of smokiness arrive in the aftertaste. This is not a heavy stout; in fact the brewery describes it as silky.

Oskar Blues Old Chub Scottish Style Ale $9.99/6-pack 12 oz. cans

Origin: Colorado.

Style: Scottish Ale.

Alcohol Content: 8.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

Brewery notes: " Old Chub is brewed with hearty amounts of seven different malts, including crystal and chocolate malts, and a smidge of US and UK hops. Old Chub also gets a dash of beechwood-smoked grains imported from Bamburg, Germany, home of the world's greatest smoked beers. Old Chub takes care of our deep affections for malt.The cola-colored beer (almost black) features a tan head, a creamy, skim-milk mouthfeel, and rich, semi-sweet flavors of caramel and chocolate throughout. The addition of smoked grains gives Old Chub a delicate kiss of smoke on the finish. Here is the beer equivalent of a lightly smoked single malt scotch, or your favorite dark chocolate." Amazing, you can get this quality ale in a can!

He'Brew Origin Pomegranate Ale $5.49/22 ounce bottle

Origin: California.

Style: American Strong Ale.

Alcohol Content: 8.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B.

Brewery notes: "A renewal of their original HE'BREW covenant, Origin is brewed with the juice of over 10,000 luscious Pomegranates. Origin is a complex, rich and balanced Imperial Amber Ale with a truly unique character. Origin is the first and only Pomegranate Strong Ale in the country,"

Abita Andygator Helles Doppelbock $4.99/22 ounce bottle

Origin: Louisiana.

Style: Doppelbock.

Alcohol Content: 8.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B-.

Brewery notes: "Andygator, a creature of the swamp, is a unique high-gravity brew made with pale malt, German lager yeast, and German Perle hops. Unlike other high-gravity brews, Andygator is fermented to a dry finish with a slightly sweet flavor and subtle fruit aroma. Reaching an alcohol strength of 8% by volume, it is a Helles Dopplebock. You might find it goes well with fried foods. It pairs well with just about anything made with crawfish. Some like it with a robust sandwich! Andygator also is a good aperitif and easily pairs with gorgonzola and creamy blue cheeses. 25 IBU's."

Paulaner Salvator Doppel Bock $13.99/6-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Germany.

Style: Doppelbock.

Alcohol Content: 7.9%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

Brewery notes: "Salvator has a strong, typically malty taste and is the original Paulaner. The bottom-fermented doppelbock beer unites the finest hops and dark barley malt. The Paulaner monks served Salvator as a replacement for food at Lent. The recipe has remained almost unchanged since the late 1700's." Single 12 ounce bottle is $2.99.

Flying Dog Brewery Gonzo Imperial Porter $8.99/4-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Maryland.

Style: Baltic Porter.

Alcohol Content: 7.8%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

Brewery notes: "Strong Cascade hop aroma with a dark, rich malty body, intense roasted flavors, and a surprisingly unique hop kick. Pair with desserts, chocolate, dried sweet fruits, or main dishes like smoked meats or barbecue. The appearance is like dark chocolate, unfiltered. 85 IBUs."

Stone Brewing Ruination IPA $6.99/22 ounce bottle

Origin: California.

Style: American Double.

Alcohol Content: 7.7%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A.

Brewery notes: "So called because of the 'ruinous' effect on your palate! This massive hop monster has a wonderfully delicious and intensely bitter flavor on a refreshing malt base." Stone calls this brew, "a liquid poem to the glory of the hop."

North Coast PranQster Golden Ale $8.99/4-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: California.

Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale.

Alcohol Content: 7.6%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

Brewery notes: "Belgian Ales represent the height of the brewers' art. Sophisticated brewing techniques, yeast blends and unique flavoring elements have elevated the beers of Belgium to the status enjoyed by wine in other countries. PranQster follows in this tradition using a mixed culture of antique yeast strains that produce a floral nose, a full fruity flavor and a clean finish. 20 IBU's."

Schlafly Bière de Garde $12.99/750 ml. bottle

Origin: Missouri.

Style: Bière de Garde.

Alcohol Content: 7.5%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

This is one of the bottle-conditioned brews from Schlafly. Brewery notes: "A French farmhouse-style ale, the name refers to the beer's ability to improve with age. If you choose to age this ale, the tart fruitiness from the yeast and the sweet maltiness from the grains will meld together nicely for several years at cellar temperatures. 25 IBU's."

Bridgeport Hop Czar Imperial IPA $11.99/6-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Oregon.

Style: American Double.

Alcohol Content: 7.5%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B.

Brewery notes: "Bridgeport Hop Czar is a triple-hopped bottle-conditioned imperial-style IPA that carries a deep malt background and enthusiastic citrus and floral notes pair with high hop bitterness." The beer enthusiasts at Frugal's like this one a lot!

Stone Brewing Arrogant Bastard Ale $4.99/22 ounce bottle

Origin: California.

Style: American Strong Ale.

Alcohol Content: 7.2%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

First introduced in November, 1997, this is an aggressive beer. Hugely complex, deep reddish brown, frothy and stick, there's a lot going on between the hops and malt in this brew. Beer Advocate Todd Alström says, "Medium bodied, yet rich, full and complex. Smooth, especially as it warms. Big malty sweetness with caramel, chocolate and toasted/roasted flavours. Alcohol prickliness teases the palate then the brew kicks its ass with an assertive hop profile. It's raw, coarse, a bit prickly itself, mildly rind-like. Helps to balance the huge malt flavours. Finishes with a lingering sweetness, caramel, roasted coffee. A bit grain/dry too."

Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale $3.49/330 ml. bottle

Origin: California.

Style: American Strong Ale.

Alcohol Content: 7.2%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

Todd Alström, Beer Advocate review: "A dark brown beer with a creamy off-white head; good retention. Aroma was incredible with a complex floral, herbal, citrus and woody nose. At first taste: creamy and smooth in the mouthfeel. Then strong mint, followed by strong hoppy/pine-y herbal flavor and juicy citrus (grapefruit!!); big hop bite. Oak anchors the big malty sweet flavors and carries thru to the dry finish with strong notes of wood. The aging added a whole other depth of complexity and smoothness to the beer."

Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale $11.99/6-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Delaware.

Style: American Brown Ale.

Alcohol Content: 7.2%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

Brewery notes: "A cross between a Scotch Ale, an I.P.A., and an American Brown, this beer is well-hopped and malty at the same time. It is brewed with Aromatic barley and caramelized brown sugar. 50 IBU's. Tasting Notes: Notes of molasses, coffee, ginger, raisinettes, chocolate. Food Pairing recommendations: Balsamic vinaigrette salads, smoked meats, duck confit, braised ribs, venison, prosciutto, stews."

Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA $9.99/6-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: California.

Style: American IPA.

Alcohol Content: 7.2%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

Brewery notes: "Sierra Nevada Torpedo Ale is a big American IPA; bold, assertive and full of flavor and aromas highlighting the complex citrus, pine and herbal character of whole-cone American hops. 70 IBU's." This is a new addition to Sierra Nevada's year-around lineup.

Dogfish Head ApriHop IPA $9.99/4-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Delaware.

Style: American IPA.

Alcohol Content: 7.0%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

Seasonally available, and now back in stock. "Brewed with luscious apricots, finished with whole-leaf hops. A fruit beer for hop heads." Brewery notes: "Tasting Notes: Fruity, citrusy, cedar, thirst-quenching. Food Pairing recommendations: Salads, swordfish, Mexican dishes, barbeque, hummus. Glassware recommendation: Pint"

Stone Brewing IPA $4.99/22 ounce bottle

Origin: California.

Style: American IPA.

Alcohol Content: 6.9%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A.

Brewery notes: "Stone India Pale Ale is true to style with a huge hop aroma, flavor and bitterness throughout. Expect medium malt character with a heavy dose of over the top hops." Appearance: Rich golden amber. Hop aromas dominate and might turn away those who aren't "hop heads". Flavorwise, it's very bitter but with just enough malty character to balance. The 6-pack of 12 ounce bottles is available for $12.99.

Great Divide Brewing Titan IPA $12.99/6-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Colorado.

Style: American IPA.

Alcohol Content: 6.8%.

Beer Advocate Rating: A-.

Brewery notes: "We brew Titan IPA for hop disciples - independent beer drinkers seeking out robust, flavorful beers characterized by their abundance of hops flavor, aroma and bitterness. As a big, aggressively hopped India Pale Ale, Titan IPA fills this bill - beginning with piney hop aromas and citrus hop flavors, and finishing with a rich, malty sweetness that is carefully balanced with crisp hop bitterness. Titan IPA weighs in at a considerable 65 International Bittering Units (IBUs). "

Boulder Beer Mojo India Pale Ale $8.99/6-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Colorado.

Style: American IPA.

Alcohol Content: 6.8%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

Brewery notes: "A herbaceous ale, pale in color, but packed with flavor, Mojo reflects the perfeect balance of hop bitterness and malt character. The unique Amarillo hop creates a big citrus flavor with an ultra-crisp dry finish." Single 22 ounce bottles are also available for $3.49.

Pyramid Thunderhead India Pale Ale $7.49/6-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: California.

Style: American IPA.

Alcohol Content: 6.7%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B-.

Pyramid Brewing says, "Pyramid India Pale Ale has the distinctively hoppy flavor and aroma craft beer enthusiasts demand. Abundant helpings of Columbus hops gives this ale an astonishing 67 IBU's - truly a beer for bold tastes! Best Paired With: Fish, BBQ and all things hot and spicy"

Victory Brewing HopDevil Ale $8.99/6-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Pennsylvania. Style: American IPA. Alcohol Content: 6.7%.
Beer Advocate Rating: A-. Victory Brewing has stormed into Frugal MacDoogal's in a big way. Victory Brewing is gets a very rare Beer Advocate overall A rating for all the brews it makes. Brewery notes: "Menacingly delicious, with the powerful, aromatic punch of whole flower American hops backed up by rich, German malts. HopDevil Ale offers a roller coaster ride of flavor, coasting to a smooth finish that satisfies fully."

Spoetzl Shiner Commemorator 100 $10.99/6-pack 12 oz. bottles

Origin: Texas.

Style: Doppelbock.

Alcohol Content: 6.7%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B.

Brewery notes: "This mildly-spiced, toasted-caramel ale is arguably one of the tawniest lagers around. It is a malt beer brewed for consumption and sometimes dubbed as liquid bread since monks developed this style of beer to help them fast during the lenten season. The Commemorator is as rich and robust as the 100 years of heritage it represents."

Dale's Pale Ale $9.99/6-pack 12 oz. cans

Origin: Colorado.

Style: American IPA.

Alcohol Content: 6.5%.

Beer Advocate Rating: B+.

From Oskar Blue's Cajun Grill & Brewery in Lyons, Colorado. Brewery notes: " Dale's Pale Ale is America's first hand-canned craft beer. It's an assertive but deftly balanced beer (somewhere between an American pale ale and an India Pale Ale) brewed with hefty amounts of European malts and American hops. It features a merengue-like head, a copper color, and a hoppy nose, thanks to a big post-boil addition of Centennial hops. To complement its hoppy first impression, Dale's also sports a rich middle of malts and hops, and a bracing finish. Dale's features 65 International Bittering Units." OMG! A great beer from a CAN!