Tasting a glass of Brewer's Art Green Peppercorn Tripel

Sampling the Great Lakes Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout at a party. Yes, it really is as good as Beer Advocate users say.

A pair of Ithaca beers. Left is Flower Power, right is Cascazilla. Fine brews from my own state of NY.

A bottle of Sexual Chocolate from Foothills Brewing as spotted at a private Beer Advocate tasting. Delicious beer! I'll be featuring more photos from this tasting in the coming days. It was strictly for cellared, aged, one offs, limited or rare beers.

Beer selections at the Troegs brewery tasting room in Harrisburg, PA. Rumor has it that the brewery is relocating to Hershey, PA next year.

Getting my growler filled with Susquehanna Espresso Stout at Appalachian Brewing in Harrisburg, PA.

We have many great local businesses that cater to the craft beer scene here in Rochester. One of those is Nathaniel Square Corner Store in the South Wedge. NSCS is located next door to John's Tex Mex, which also serves a great craft beer selection. Not in the mood for Mexican? NSCS serves up fantastic breakfasts and lunches. Looking for a new beer to try? NSCS regularly does craft beer tastings at the store. Follow them on twitter at @nathanielsquare. How many beers in this shot can you name?

My friends toast to the goodness that is Genny Bock. Who doesn't love the can design on these? You know spring is on the way when you find Genny Bock on the shelves.

Five good selections from one of my favorite local bars. Featuring a local beer, Genny Cream Ale, as well as a beer most of us wait all year for...Nugget Nectar. At Acme on Saturdays every draft, bottle and well is 2 for 1. Can't beat that deal.