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Eye Care Professionals & Beer Geeks

Are you involved in eye care? Do you like to drink craft beer? Well then––this group's for you. Here, Senior Editor of Review of Optometry and craft beer connoisseur, Mike Hoster, offers his opinion about some of the world's best beers (and throws a little science and eye care in for good measure).

Yuengling: Affordable Craft Beer in a Depressed Economy ( 1 Comments )

Submitted by mhoster on 06.14.10

For the vast majority of American families, budgets are considerably tighter now than two years ago.

Weyberbacher Old Heathen is Smooth and Drinkable ( 0 Comments )

Submitted by mhoster on 05.24.10

Until last weekend, I had not tried a bottle of Weyerbacher Old Heathen in nearly three years.

Great Lakes Commodore Perry IPA is Outstanding ( 0 Comments )

Submitted by mhoster on 05.17.10

Last evening, I attended the Great Lakes Brewing Company’s tasting event at Teresa’s Next Door in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Dead Guy Mushrooms Recipe ( 0 Comments )

Submitted by mhoster on 04.27.10

Summer is on its way. And, what does the onset of summer mean? It means we are rapidly approaching the start of grilling season!

Hoster's Top 10 'Lawnmower Beers' ( 0 Comments )

Submitted by mhoster on 04.19.10

So you ask, "what is a 'lawnmower beer?'"Answer: A lawnmower beer is any relatively inexpensive (or ridiculously cheap), light-bodied beer that you can consume in mass quantity to quench your summerti

Small Craft Warning: A Solid Brew for the Summer ( 1 Comments )

Submitted by mhoster on 04.08.10

A few weeks ago, I bought Clipper City's Heavy Seas "Sunken Sampler" pack. Clipper City's Heavy Seas line includes eight high-gravity beers that demonstrate at least 7.0% ABV or higher.

Weyerbacher Double Simcoe: It's In the Hops ( 0 Comments )

Submitted by mhoster on 04.05.10

It is no secret…I am a conspicuous fan of imperial IPAs.

Sierra Nevada Torpedo Hits Its Target ( 0 Comments )

Submitted by mhoster on 03.29.10

In January 2009, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company announced the release of Torpedo Extra IPA for year-round distribution. When I first heard about this, I was overwhelmingly anxious to try Torpedo.

Eye Care and Craft Beer? ( 1 Comments )

Submitted by mhoster on 03.26.10

I know what you're wondering––"How can Hoster possibly combine eye care and craft beer?" Well, in actuality, I can't... yet.