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Satan Gold | 6,570 | 2,789 | 8 | Belgian Strong Pale Ale | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 3 | 1,141,176,482 | Schooly | Best by "18/10/05". Is that Juneuary? :-> A: Pours golden with a haze that dissipated as it warmed Soapy 1 finger head that quickly disappears. Leaves some lacing after a swirl in the glass. Not the 2-finger plus head I've come to expect from this style. S: Smells like the Brut I had at new years. Green apples, pears and dried green rasins. So far so good... T: Honey and green apples up front finishing with a tart somewhat sour dryness I'm not used to or crazy about. M: Somewhat bubbly and effervescent initally, but fades quickly, and goes down cleanly. D: Alcohol presence is well hidden and is already catching up with me. Don't know if that sour taste will agree with me later. The sour finish definitely detracted from the experience. Being past its best by date may have something to do with this...I'm not looking to have my other one soon and may trade it away (gotten in a 12-man case-swap). I wonder what this tastes like in its prime - although high ABV Belgians should keep for a while under proper conditions... | Hop Wallop | 14,916 | 345 | 8.5 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,156,814,090 | Schooly | Pours a clear golden with an inch of head in my Victory pilsner glass. Lacing coats the sides as I slurp this one down. Smells of piney hops with a bit of sweet floral essence. A nice hoppy beginning with bit of bitterness toward the end and finishes rather bitter with a slight metallic taste and something I can't quite put my finger on, but is present in many of Victory's brews. Hops coat the mouth and remain there a to tingle and burn the hops into my palate. Not too oily and slick, a rather clean finish. Drinkability is decent given the relatively clean finish and alcohol presence is scarcely detected. Good stuff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Lucky Beer | 36,237 | 15,898 | 4.8 | American Adjunct Lager | 2.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3 | 1,263,854,336 | BlackBearForge | Lucky beer, pours a crystal clear lemony yellow with a bit of fizz on top that dissipates almost immediately. Aroma is faint, faintly hoppy perhaps and faintly grainy. Lucky tastes slightly lemony, slightly sour, grainy with very little in the way of malt sweetness or hop bitterness. Adjuncts come to mind, I will say that this is slightly better than your average American macro lite beer. Mouthfeel is very light, very much like water with just a tad more body actually with a bit of fizz to it. Wow, well if it were a hot summer day and I had just finished mowing the lawn or had been out on the shooting range under a blistering sun one of these guys might go down pretty well. It would definitely be a thirst quencher. It doesn't taste terrible, it just doesn't well... taste. Washes food down well. Nice novelty bottle! | Northern Lights IPA | 19,922 | 13,667 | 6.5 | American IPA | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,297,467,760 | BlackBearForge | Bottle dating: Best before June 2011 Northern Lights pours a golden amber in the glass, lightly cloudy, with a fluffy white head leaving nice lacing as it falls. The aroma has fresh bright hops and fresh baked bread with hints of caramel and citrus. The flavor has lightly toasted fresh baked bread, caramel and bright grassy hops with orange, lemon and grapefruit as well as a general fruitiness with a bit of piney resin. The general malt sweetness is backed by a bitterness that comes through nicely in the finish. Carbonation is abundant but not excessive, the mouthfeel is medium and lightly creamy. Smooth but with a light bite from the carbonation. A very good IPA and one I'm glad to be able to add to my everyday arsenal of drinkable pale ales. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bourbon Barrel Barley-wine Ale | 11,085 | 4,933 | 9.75 | American Barleywine | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,152,032,253 | KilgoreTrout27 | Thanks to SethB2 for passing this along. Comes in a beautiful swing-top 1 liter bottle, 2005 vintage. Poured into a standard pint glass. Good looking amber hue with a nice head that lasted through most of the tasting. Smells of vanilla and oak, typical of bourbon aged beers. The taste is fantastic. The bourbon flavor shines and marries well with the caramel maltiness of the barleywine. The barleywine itself does not seem as fruity as some that I have tasted, but I think this actually works in its favor when it is combined with the bourbon barrel aging. A mild hop bitterness also pairs well with the other flavors in the beer. The mouthfeel is medium, actually a bit thinner that I expected, but it makes for an easy drinking beer. The alcohol is hidden well, and the liter went down faster than I anticipated. Overall, this is an excellent addition to the many bourbon barrel aged beers that seem to be so popular now. | Bell's Expedition Stout | 1,444 | 287 | 10.5 | Russian Imperial Stout | 3 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 4 | 3 | 1,152,045,727 | KilgoreTrout27 | Poured into a standard pint glass. This beer could be exceptional, but it has some problems that are holding it back. Pours a deep black with no head whatsoever. Looks like motor oil, which isn't necessarily a bad thing with this beer. The smell of toasted malts is faint. The flavors of the beer are good, with coffee dominating as well as hints of chocolate. Big alcohol taste with this one, that gives off a nice burn. The mouthfeel is where this one misses out. Its thick and oily, which is okay, but where is the carbonation? If this had more carbonation it would help balance the oily finish. Drinkability is also hurt by this, as well as the high alcohol taste. As I stated at the beginning, this beer could be great, and many other BA reviews don't seem to have a problem with the way this is put together, but I found that the lack of carbonation really held this beer back. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Morimoto Black Obi Soba Ale | 31,282 | 132 | 4.8 | Fruit / Vegetable Beer | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,272,172,498 | Chronofied | Cellar chilled temperature, poured into a snifter. Appearance - Quite dark, but not opaque. Lacing is present but not huge, head retention is excellent. Not very visible carbonation. Smell - Malty smell, with some light wheat but not very full on grain. Perhaps a very faint ginger. Aroma is not heavy/strong. Taste - Surprisingly refreshing... light and slightly tart, nutty flavor. Toasty malt and herbal hops follow, a little bit toasty. Aftertaste sticks around for a time. Mouthfeel - Medium to full bodied, this guy's moderate carbonation brings it out well. Overall fairly light, certainly pleasant. Drinkability - Quite drinkable... the flavor is pretty unique, and with the low gravity it doesn't punch hard. Drinkablility is above average. | Grain Belt Premium | 10,364 | 417 | 4.6 | American Adjunct Lager | 3 | 2.5 | 2 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 1,264,290,626 | Chronofied | Chilled, poured in a pint glass. Appearance - A very clear, very light golden color. Not a lot of head, little to no lacing. Carbonation visible. Smell - Strong grain smell, a little like homemade bread; malts within. negligeable hop scent. Taste - Light and somewhat refreshing, but a little thin. Smell of grain is actually stronger than the taste of the grain, but the taste has more hops than the nose reveals. Finish has a little bit of malt. Aftertaste of corn. Mouthfeel - Thin, to be sure, but with a little bit of stick to it. Light carbonation. Drinkability - Ha ha. Yeah, this beer is drinkable. A case goes by ridiculously fast. Easy and smooth. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Tanglefoot Premium Ale | 4,084 | 1,306 | 5.1 | English Pale Ale | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 1,295,129,327 | Wattsox | 500ml bottle, consumed Jan 2011, BBE Dec 2011. A - Light copper colour with a nice thick head which dissipates fairly quickly, leaving a moderate amount of lacing S - Faint aroma, sweet and malty. T - Sweet and malty, a little hoppy, fairly balanced. M - Moderate carbonation, quite smooth. D - Nice easy drink, would work as a session beer. | Samuel Smith's India Ale | 573 | 113 | 5 | English India Pale Ale (IPA) | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,295,483,442 | Wattsox | 500ml bottle, consumed Jan 2011, BBE Jun 2011. A - Clear amber body with a good generous head that dissipates leaving a lot of lacing. S - Good lead of caramel malts with a nice hop balance. T - Nice light caramel malt taste with a good hoppy bitterness, that finishes dry and bitter. M - Slightly tangy carbonation, medium body, lingering bitter finish. D - Very pleasant, drinkable ale. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rare Bourbon County Stout | 62,397 | 1,549 | 13 | American Double / Imperial Stout | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1,315,185,392 | cosmicevan | Bottle number 3955. shared with yagman on my Bday. I've had this before but waited to review for a full pour. a - beautiful. oil black with no head at all (as you'd expect from a BBA such as this). really what a stout should look like. swirling the glass can build a coaster of a head on the surface of the beer, but doesn't last long and leaves no lacing. like an oil slick in a glass. creamy. s - bourbon. stout. happiness. the wood is definitely there, it gives it a smoothing vanilla, almost caramel vibe on top of a deep chocolatey, rich stout. it is extremely smooth. it is rich, it is heavy. i get a strong vanilla. the balance is incredible. nothing is too much in any directions. booze is there as well. t - this is a rich flavor explosion of a beer. BBA beers all carry a similar flavor in varying degrees, the thing about this beer is that everything is perfectly in proportion. the booze is there, but balanced. the stout is just as present as the barrels it is aged in and the wood brings out an incredible vanilla flavoring. m - the mouth jumps out at me at first. it is so smooth it is gross. yagman hit it on the head by saying that for this beer you should be allowed to score it at a 5.5. it is perfect. smooth, no bite at all. heavy and rich, but not cloying. this is the definition of correct beer. o - overall, few beers live up to their hype. this beer exceeds the hype. it is hard to believe that this beer really is as good as it is based on the story and they hype, but it really squashes the hype. it is rich, it is full, it is sweet, it is magic in a glass. world class. full on special occasion brew. not for the faint of heart. glad i've got a few of these...can't wait to see what time does to this beer! | Terrapin Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout | 62,984 | 2,372 | 6 | Milk / Sweet Stout | 3.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3 | 1,292,642,913 | cosmicevan | big thanks to DosBeerigos for tossing this one in on my first ever traade! was a want, now a got... A-Poured a watery black with a thin off-white head into my oversized snifter. the head was definitely a lot lighter than your typical stout which quickly made me think of chocolate milk. head was gone quick S-Sweet chocolate milk beer...but not the kind you would make with chocolate syrup, but the kind you'd make with cocoa powder. milky malt. T-Interesting and different for sure. Not really my thing. A little bland with an odd roasted undertone that doesn't really work for me. Perhaps it is because I despise the flavor of milk and this kind of is like milk beer? M/D-This beer feels weird. It is kind of watery but has a bit of a sour bite to it. Too much like milk for me to really love it. It wasn't difficult to drink and the chocolate and malt flavors keep it going, but probably not one I'd reach for again. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
10 | 58,493 | 13,307 | 6.9 | American IPA | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,279,251,091 | Axic10 | Bottle thanks to pmlondrigan. Poured from bottle into a standard pint glass. Appearance: Pours a hazy amber hue with a finger and a half of slightly off white head that lingers nicely throughout the drink. Smell: Grapefruit, piney and earthy hops that sting the nose on the inhale, somewhat decent malt character. Taste: Grapefruit, bitter piney hop flavor with a sweet caramel malt aftertaste and then the grapefruit hits at the very end again. Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a dry finish. Slightly under carbonated, but nothing drastic. Drinkability: Enjoyable, nothing mind blowing, but very enjoyable. Would have again and could see myself having more than 1-2 in a sitting. | AleSmith Speedway Stout | 3,833 | 396 | 12 | American Double / Imperial Stout | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 1,280,281,066 | Axic10 | Poured from 750ml bottle into a snifter. Appearance: Pours a pitch black with two fingers of mocha colored head that settles down to about a finger for the rest of the drink. Smell: Rich dark chocolate, fudge brownies, roasted malt, roasted coffee, cocoa and some molasses. As it warms the aroma has a hint of alcohol burn but the aroma is just amazing. Taste: Dark chocolate, roasted malts, coffee and cocoa balanced together nicely. Slight alcohol burn, but nothing offensive. Mouthfeel: Full bodied and incredibly smooth. Drinkability: Wow, while I can't drink more than a bottle of this in an evening, I giving this a 5 for drinkability, because I will definitely be buying this again. Such a tasty stout. I would really love to try the BA version of this and compare. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA | 30,420 | 140 | 7.2 | American IPA | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,245,215,715 | NatetheGreat | look is orange-brown hued, with steady carbonation and a strong head aroma is hoppy heaven. strong with fresh cut flowers, citrus, and mega-pine. taste is surprisingly balanced between a smooth, caramely maltiness and an array of hoppy notes including pine, grass, and citrus rind, all very fresh. feel is rich, smooth, creamy, and plenty of body. very drinkable esp. considering over 7% abv. This was an excellent beer and might be my favorite from SN so far because it achieves greater balance than others I've had from them. Very hoppy but there's flavor and sweetness, not just killer bitterness. | Nut Brown Ale | 1,169 | 1,549 | 5.3 | English Brown Ale | 3 | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,210,863,043 | NatetheGreat | First Goose Island beer I've tried. A: The last couple nights, hardly got any head, so last time I poured hard down the center of pint glass and actually got a descent head out of it but it faded quickly. color is basically black, can't really detect a brownish hue at all. S: Spicy with some sugery malt, sweetness is clear but the aroma is understated. T: the taste is even more understated. Some caramel/honey sweetness with a nice bit of spicy hoppiness adding a layer that's hard to describe. Reminds me of a black ale in flavor with its spicy kick, but still, all the flavors are mild. M: too thin to be anything above average. D: I found myself drink this really quickly - so maybe it has some good qualities, but it doesn't make me want to have another after it. Not a bad beer, but doesn't offer anything special and is a bit weak in flavor and body. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
90 Minute IPA | 2,093 | 10,099 | 9 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 2 | 2 | 1,251,827,827 | bcastine | A: color reminds me of butterscotch starts with a nice head the dissipates to a skimming with some spotty lacing S: I get darker fruit notes, raisin, alcohol T: holy malt batman! Where's the hops! Citrus flavors are non-existent, more plum and raisin, malt is very toasty and sweet, slight hop bitterness none of which shows itself up front, 90IBU, no way this is 90ibu's! Way off balance. Alcohol burn, like straight whiskey and hits you 20 seconds after a sip, and burns for minutes after. This could cure a cough. M: lots of body for the style, pretty sticky. D: about as drinkable as straight cheap bourbon. I love IMP IPA's and can't even begin to understand the buzz about this beer. In fact it makes me mad when its held up as the example of an east coast imp IPA, there are numerous better east coast ipa's. The alcohol stays on the palate for multiple minutes after drinking. I've had 90 min. now at least 6 times to try to be fair on the review and give it a chance and end up always drain pouring. There is no other imp ipa or ipa on the planet i'd choose DF 90 over. | Portsmouth Black Cat Stout | 2,669 | 596 | 5.5 | Irish Dry Stout | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,283,375,898 | bcastine | Poured into a pub pint glass at the brewery, fresh batch A: Doesn't get any better then this. Black with the slightest tinge of red on the edges when held to the sun. 1 finger dense white head that left exceptional lacing allowing you to count the sips down the glass. S: Roasted malt, coffee, bakers chocolate, oats and carmel T: Balance! the perfect of amount of roast, hops and sweetness. Perfect harmony of the expected dry stout flavors. Comes across as very fresh in the malt flavors, where as many pub stouts have a stale out of balance astringency from the roasted malt. M: If you never had a Portsmouth Brewery stout or porter you don't know what a 5 in feel is lol. It is the slickest, silkiest stout you will ever drink. Its almost as if they cheat somewhere in the brew process to achieve this feel. As a brewer myself I've tried with no success to duplicate the feel of Portsmouth's black beers. D: As drinkable as a 5%+ stout can be. The feel really leaves you longing for another sip. This is by far the best dry stout I've ever had the chance to drink. Been all over Great Britain and the US drinking stouts and this is the best Dry Stout imho. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pig Pen Pilsner | 38,150 | 16,096 | 4.7 | German Pilsener | 5 | 5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 1,206,348,176 | beerhawk | Sampled this and the Porter on my recent visit. Extremely clear filtration and bright yellow/gold color. Easy to drink and will go down nicely at an Iron Pigs Baseball game. The reason it is called the Pig Pen Pils is because it will be on tap at the new Coca-Cola park where the phillies AAA team the Iron Pigs will be calling home now. The bartender told me they are the only microbrew on tap there. Good to see baseball supporting their local brewery and not selling out to only the big domestics. Just the right amount of crisp hop bitterness for a Pils. Great refreshing German lager taste. May not be exactly to style but exceptionally drinkable. The Brew Works Brewer knows his stuff and I would drink this over the bud at the stadium any day. But I guess that is a given for most beer snobs. Drink good beer! | Samuel Adams Boston Lager | 104 | 35 | 4.9 | Vienna Lager | 4 | 3.5 | 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 1,176,611,324 | beerhawk | I must say this is my go to beer when there are only macros on tap. I'll take this over a bud or yuengling any day. It pours nice and clean. The head is white and the carbonation is not nearly as high as other macros. Slightly malty taste which is not what I really want with my lagers. This is why I did not give it a bang up review. However, I have always liked that Sam Adams has noticably more hops than most of the other big guys. If you are new to the microbrewed beers, give this one a try. It won't send you over the top with flavor, but it is much better than Bud any day. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Scarlet Fire IPA | 4,241 | 363 | 6.4 | American IPA | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,312,870,078 | Sky2625 | On tap at Big Time Brewery. Poured to a standard pint glass (this review from notes taken 8/6/11). A - Poured a hazy amber orange with hints of ruby. 1/2-finger off-white medium-to-large bubble head. Low retention, and very sparse lace. Shines orange when held up to the light. S - Ruby grapefruit citrusy hop nose, with a hints of pine, light malt, and sweet grain. T - Ruby grapefruit sweetness without extreme bitterness, and almost a raspberry note over the citrusy and slightly piney hop. The mild fruitiness gives way to sweet pine bitterness, which then transitions to sweet wheat with hints of raspberry and rice, with a tiny bit of butter. M - Near creamy medium body, light carbonation tingles the sides of the tongue. Bittenress hits the back of the tongue and throat, and it finishes slightly dry. D - The "scarlet" hints (ruby grapefruit, raspberry) are great. Nice and pleasant and well-blended into the overall sweet citrusy hop bitterness. Subtle carbonation and the rice/grain note adds some uniqueness. Another excellent and interesting IPA from Big Time! | Alaskan Raspberry Wheat (Pilot Series) | 58,251 | 429 | 6.5 | Fruit / Vegetable Beer | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 1,308,353,176 | Sky2625 | Poured from a 22 oz. into my plastic tasting glass at Beer Junction in West Seattle. A - Cloudy cross between a light amber orange and ruby red grapefuit juice. One finger of foamy head (keep in mind this was a tasting...small pour) that lingered for the duration. Light lace around the cup. S - Prominently fruity nose, raspberries clearly identifiable, but not so overpowering that you anticipate drinking an Otter Pop. Subtle sugary hints. T - Fresh raspberry flavor initiates and rides over the top of a steady underpinning of wheaty malt, though it doesn't overpower. As the raspberry starts to fade, a moderate bitterness takes its place, ending with a zip of tanginess. M - Moderate body and carbonated more like a sparkling cider than a beer. The foaminess is evident here, too. D - Not so sweet that you can't finish a bottle. It's a great all-year dessert beer (vanilla ice cream or berry pie/cobbler) or summer evening beer, but would not be my first choice as a truly sessionable utility beer. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Turk's Head Stout | 35,127 | 7,403 | 5 | Foreign / Export Stout | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,170,693,611 | Conrad | This bottle was brought back from the Turks and Caicos Islands by a friend who vacationed there. It was purchased in a discount store off the shelf. The bottle is clear glass, which caused me some concern about the brew being light-struck. There is no best-before or brewed-on data on the label. So you have no way of knowing how long the beer sat in the open in a bright tropical setting. The bottle also has a twist top, but the glass is not high quality. The threads on the top were rough even though the rest of the bottle was clean and clear. If you get one of these, be careful opening it, as you may run the risk of shaking loosea few glass crumbs Anyway: Appearance: A clear honey colour, like oak aged whiskey. The colour made me suspect they got the label wrong, and put it on a honey lager or some other style. It poured with a one finger of head that settled quickly. Lacing was moderate. Smell: Very faint malt, not at all like a stout. Mostly floral hops that lingered at the back of the nose. Not much else. Taste: It has a pleasant sour bite to it, with a hint of fruit. Other that that, it tastes like beer. No extremes here. But it's not a stout! Mouthfeel: Very good fizz. Medium body, not as smooth as I expected. Long finish. I could taste the brew long after the last sip. Drinkability: Not a favourite, but it is much better than most of the wimpy Caribbean beers like Piton, Mayabe, or Cristal. I could drinks a few of these on a hot sunny beach. In order to support the local economy, I would choose a Turk's Head over the pricier imports. | La Terrible | 3,635 | 22 | 10.5 | Belgian Strong Dark Ale | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,141,397,316 | Conrad | Comes in a big classy bottle. The cork was jammed in so tight I needed pliers to squeeze it enough to work loose. Then, with a small controlled -pop- the experience begins. The little gas vapour curled out for a good long while, over 10 seconds. It poured nice and thick. A dark opaque hue that captured light like a black hole, with a half inch creamy head that settled down in a few minutes. The smell is something for the untrained nose to practice on, because there are a lot of aromas, fore and aft, to sniff out. I detected sweet malts, like cherry or apple peel, the hops were spicy yet floral. Taste: Yum. Bursting with flavours. A well built beer with one flavour after another coming in order. The first hit is roasted malt, followed by fruity notes and spice. Not one overpowering the others. A good balance between malt and hops and many others. The mouthfeel is a heavy solid body. Chewy but not coarse. Nicely carbonated with effervesence dancing in the mouth long after the swallow. Drinkability: Very easy consumption. I must remember to take my time and savour it all. Besides, at 10.5% abv and 750 ml, this is a big bottle of high test. Would I have another? Damn right, but not right away. Two in rapid succession would be overkill. A winner. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
American Hefe Proper | 9,965 | 2,137 | 4 | American Pale Wheat Ale | 4 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,116,564,464 | MABZ | The brewers really missed the mark when they decided to call this one "proper." Looks the part, doesn't smell TOO far from the part (only if you try to imagine your waiter squeezing a lemon into your brew without asking you first). The beer pours to a slightly hazy golden yellow color with a thick frothy wide head. Looks "proper" enough, but nothing too spectacular. The aroma is grainy and astringent from the lemon flavor. I don't know if they added lemon juice to this or what, but it's way over the top. The taste is very astringent and once again lemony. Less of a malt flavor in the taste than the smell, and the [little] hop flavor is hidden by the citrus. The mouthfeel is harsh and carbonated. It doesn't get any better as the beer warms, but on the contrary the citrus becomes more dominant. Not very drinkable and not recommended if you're looking for a "proper hefe." If you actually like lemon in your Hefeweizen, this still isn't recommended (it's still not "proper"), unless of course you absolutely ADORE lemons (just don't expect anything "proper"). For a more proper American Hefe, check out Flying Dog's In-Heat Wheat and avoid this vile bile tasting substance. | AleSmith Grand Cru Ale | 27,371 | 396 | 10 | Belgian Strong Dark Ale | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 1,162,444,226 | MABZ | This beer seems all over the place. Not that that's a bad thing. It's just so incredibly complex. It pours to a dark plum color, very hazy. No head even with a vigourous pour. Carbonation is very minimal as well, and of course, no lacing. The smell is very interesting. A whole bunch of tropical fruits, such as pineapple, but also some more dark and earthy berry-like tones, such as raisins and dates. A little brown sugar with an alcohol burn as well. The taste is very good. Almost has a Oude Bruin tartness, though it is not sour. It would be interesting to see how this recipe would turn out with a touch of brettanomyces. Other than that, it tastes much on par with the nose. Quite sweet with some very nice fruity esters. Lots of residuals leave a coating brown sugar flavor in the mouth. The body is very thick and chewey. Seems almost flat, however. The finish lingers forever. Quite good. Thanks to dogfooddog for the opportunity to try this. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stoudt's Double IPA (India Pale Ale) | 20,470 | 394 | 10 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 1,149,690,363 | Eulemur | The pour and visual appearance of this beer was very enticing: nice, thick head and a deep orange color that hinted at a very heavy beer. The aroma was very malty as well, which is surprising in a beer advertised and an IPA. The aroma of the malt completely overwhelmed the hops. This was also true of the taste. The beer was very thick and and felt and tasted more like a barley wine than an IPA. I was very disappointed in its lack of hoppiness, leaving me with a lack of happiness. If I was reviewing this beer as barley wine, I would have been much more pleased. | Stoudt's Fat Dog (Imperial Oatmeal Stout) | 20,539 | 394 | 9 | American Double / Imperial Stout | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 1,150,474,821 | Eulemur | Proper look for an Imperial Stout--dark with a creamy, tan head. Smell of espresso and alcohol. Nice thick, creamy beer with a very strong, sweet taste of mocha. This is not a multiple beer drink, however, for it is potent. Very smooth for it's alcohol content. It coats the mouth and leaves one feeling very happy. A very nice, balanced Imperial Stout. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Santa's Private Reserve Ale | 1,173 | 132 | 6 | American Amber / Red Ale | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,229,044,899 | colts9016 | The color is golden brown a reddish hues. The nose is citrus roasted malt, notes of floral. yeast and spice. The taste is very hoppy with a toasted malt backbone. There are notes off spice. I think that hops over powered this beer a bit unbalanced. A very good beer on the other hand. | Snake Chaser | 15,884 | 741 | 5 | Irish Dry Stout | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 3 | 1,229,044,445 | colts9016 | The color is dark amber with a tint of red. The nose is a nice roasted malts with hints of toffee and coffee, notes of hops and yeast. The taste is sorta muted. the nose provided more than the taste. The beer seem watery and faint a clean and easy finish. overall it is okay | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Broo Doo | 29,127 | 26 | 7 | American IPA | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,296,281,715 | GregSVT | 22oz bottle into a snifter - courtesy of Stigs A: Pours a nice honey yellow color with a white head that fades to a ring and leaves plenty of lacing. S: The nose is full of aromatic piney hops, honey, and caramel malt. T: The taste follows the nose with big hop flavors and sweet malt to balance things out a bit. M: The feel is crisp yet slightly creamy. D: Good example of an American IPA and something I'd love to have again. Given the price of 3 Floyds beers I wouldn't doubt if this was a bit expensive though. | Griffin's Bow | 74,591 | 35 | 11.5 | American Barleywine | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,321,776,562 | GregSVT | 22oz bottle into a tulip A: Pours a clear golden amber with a nice white head that fades to a ring with minimal lacing. S: The nose is full of vanilla and toasted oak aromas with a good amount of hops. Decent smells coming out of this one which tempt you to take a sip. T: The taste starts with a nice amount of hops along with the vanilla flavor from the nose and some grainy malt. The oak aging turns what seems to be a mediocre beer into a decent one. M: The feel is a bit on the thin side for an 11.5% barleywine however the alcohol is nowhere to be seen which is impressive. O: A decent beer and the oak aging really makes it better rather than overpowering anything. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Abbaye Des Rocs [Brasserie Des Rocs Brune] | 2,469 | 681 | 9 | Belgian Strong Dark Ale | 5 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 1,070,678,426 | ChrisBowers | You know that Sam Adams Light commercial where the guy takes a sip and goes nuts, screaming and yelling? Thats basically what I did when I had this beer. Poured out of a 33cl bottle with a nice head and deep brownish-red color, the smell was incredible. Chocolaty and malty with a spicy tinge to it. The first sip was incredible. Unbelievably balanced for a beer with such a high ABV. It was like having all the best characteristics of every belgian beer you've had rolled into one: Chocolate, Coffee, Fruit, Wine... All in perfect balance. A very warming beer, Do yourself a favor and go get some of this today. | Mönchshof Schwarzbier | 2,409 | 412 | 4.9 | Schwarzbier | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,085,533,305 | ChrisBowers | Quite a nice beer and a good representation of the style. Nothing earth shattering here, but a solid well rounded schwarzbier. Beer pours dark brown with a fluffy white head. Beer's a little on the clear side I felt. Nice roasted malt aroma with hints of smokiness. Mouthfeel is a tad thin, but not bad. Taste is roasty with a nice malty chocolatey flavor and a dry, slighly hoppy finish. Pleasant burnt malt taste is also present. Extra points for the cool flip top bottle. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Thomas Hooker Hop Meadow IPA | 20,389 | 696 | 6.5 | American IPA | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,146,510,971 | AaronHomoya | 12 oz brown bottle from a six-pack. Has a pretty golden-amber color, nice head with good retention and lace along the glass. Hoppy aroma, slightly citrus, not too powerful for the style. Taste is sweet then full of hops. A bit of citrus and pine flavor with a good, bitter finish. Medium bodied mouthfeel, not too carbonated. A nice, drinkable IPA but I would like more aroma. | Fresh Hop Pale Ale | 26,233 | 158 | 6.1 | American Pale Ale (APA) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,175,444,784 | AaronHomoya | 22 oz bottle. Appearance is an amber color with somewhat low head and carbonation. Smell is very nice. Lots of hops, citrus, floral and grassy notes that really seems fresh. A little bit of malt sweetness is also noticeable. Taste is similarly quite hoppy and fresh with grassy, citrus hops and just a little pale malt backbone. Almost reminiscent of wheatgrass juice in the freshly mowed lawn goodness sort of way. Mouthfeel is nice, medium-bodied for a pale ale. Quite drinkable as I would have liked more after finishing the 22 oz bottle. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Boddingtons Pub Ale | 1,798 | 655 | 4.7 | English Pale Ale | 3 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 1,306,370,378 | Illtryit | nitro'd creamy white head tops a light copper colored beer. Clean and clear looking. No lacing. Not much to smell here...wet grains. Taste isn't too bad. Not much complexity to it. Kind of like Budweiser. Grainy and water. A little sweetness to it. VERY slight hop after taste. Besides the creamy head, this beer feels watery and thin. $2 per pint is what I paid....I got what I paid. | Pale Ale | 2,094 | 423 | 5.4 | American Pale Ale (APA) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,323,132,729 | Illtryit | Poured my way up to a 3" head that had quite a bit of staying power and left nice lacing . Hoppy aroma. Taste is fairly bland. Hops bitter is all there is. No depth. Mouthfeel is light and crispy. Not much body. This is just a so so beer in my opinion. Drinkable, but not memorable. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue) | 2,512 | 215 | 9 | Belgian Strong Dark Ale | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,274,312,473 | Schwarzwald | What a great Belgium! I, being the dork that I am, poured this beer into a red wine glass. Give me a break, it was the best that I had. I am writing this after drinking the entire bottle, well, it was very very good. Great drinkability and look and feel. I am not one for useless (sorry) adjectives to describe the beer, but man, it was great. Drank it with some burgers and potato salad... mmm mmm good. The head was light cream with nice carbonation. I also really like the yeast in the pour, leave it in the bottle if you like, but it really adds to the depth, I think. Great if you are looking for high alcohol and great taste. It's a winner! | Longboard Island Lager | 5,328 | 579 | 4.6 | American Pale Lager | 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,307,913,433 | Schwarzwald | This is a very nice lager. I did not pour so I really cannot comment or judge the look and head. Overall a very hoppy nice lager with notes of citrus and popcorn. Easy drinker with a very easy going ABV. I like this line of beer,... Kona.... they produce some very complex flavors and taste for a fairly mainstream beer company. Enjoyed with some boating food and it was great! Enjoy! | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Pipers Scotch-Style Ale | 25,258 | 144 | 8.27 | Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1,296,174,634 | Dmorrison | A unique taste. It starts off mild, but slowly a strong sourness, like sharp cheddar, and a dark sweetness hit the palate. I've never had a scotch ale that tasted anything like this. The head and carbonation disappear rapidly though, and the flavor goes flat when the bubbles do. 8oz is probably the ideal serving size, so split the 16 oz bottle with an adventurous friend. | Harpoon Oak Aged Dunkel (100 Barrel Series #34) | 63,755 | 10,097 | 5.7 | Munich Dunkel Lager | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1,294,648,150 | Dmorrison | It may be a dark wheat beer, but it lacks the sweetness or spiciness that I expected. It creates a fair supply of head and lacing, but the aroma didn't contain anything noticeable. There is a definite oakiness to this beer, but not much of any other flavor. Compared to Weihenstephaner dunkel (my favorite), this Harpoon beer is like oak aged water. As a fan of dunkels and wood barrels, I was very pleased to see this on tap at the beer store. I should have waited to buy before checking some reviews. I was very disappointed, and none of my fellow drinkers expressed any opinions, which I think they would have if they'd liked it. | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Old Jubilation | 3,295 | 30 | 8.3 | Old Ale | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,202,478,447 | Deuane | A-Dark brown with lighter amber showing through. Nice, thick off-white head that leaves significant lacing. S-Chocolate and spice with a nice dose of hops. BAckground notes of dark fruit and sweet malt. T-Much like a hoppy liquid fruitcake....good but all of the flavors fight with each other and do not meld into a nice solid flavor. I like it but it does get a knock for this. M-Medium body with medium carbonation. Very solid feeling brew. D-After it warms a bit the flavors start to meld better. Becomes a tasty brew....but not one that I could sit and enjoy all night long. A solid effort. | Shelter Pale Ale | 1,079 | 10,099 | 5 | American Pale Ale (APA) | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,202,477,526 | Deuane | A-Orange copper with a small off-white head that left nice lacing. S- Sweet malt presence with a small amount of hop aroma. T-Malty and sweet with a nice peppery/citrus hop presence. Nothing crazy or over the top...a simple straight up beer. M-Light bodied and a little weak. Maybe slight overcarbonated for my liking. D-A solid offering. Nothing crazy here. A simple, soild, everyday kind of drinking beer...the kind you would have as a fall back beer. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Munich Mild Dark | 18,208 | 3,753 | 5 | Munich Dunkel Lager | 3.5 | 4 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,191,006,866 | brewhaven | Overall a nice recipe from OK. The colouration of the beer leaves a lasting impression on the malt flavour soon to follow. Smooth and frothy, clear head. The malts and hops join smoothly to give a nice aftertaste and the carbonation, although a little weak, adds the missing element to make it an enjoyable beer. Cheers | Keepers Stout | 5,991 | 2,385 | 5.1 | Irish Dry Stout | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,191,018,928 | brewhaven | I'll start out by saying that it's incredibly difficult to find a good stout in can form, and this was a pleasant surprise. The chocolate notes mixed well with the hints of coffee in the smell. The head was a very smooth caramel colour. Smooth drinking and a little bit of a bitter bite at the end. Classic stout recipe that was enjoyed thoroughly! Cheers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pete's Support Belgian IPA | 61,928 | 12,788 | 10 | Belgian IPA | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,284,796,450 | Bubba83 | Thanks to Steve the brewer for the bottle so I could review. At this point the beer is something like 3-4 months old. Pours a nice orangey yellow hue with bright white pillowy head. Decent lacing, and good retention. Pretty nice to look at. Smells like tropical fruit, apricots, oranges, and some grapefruit. Underlying caramel notes are here too, but in general the yeast dominates the aroma. Tastes a lot like it smells, but I'm getting a few additional flavors I did not expect. Mango, apricot, banana, and surprisingly, some mint. I don't know how the mint got in there, but I'm actually kind of digging it. Odd, but nice. There's a high level of sweetness in the malt profile, but it's well balanced with the yeast and there's a little bit of spicy alcohol to wrap things up. Very little hop flavor at this point in the beer's life. Mouthfeel is good, but fairly thick and heavier than what I am used to for the style. Has a nice way of coating the tongue and bringing its flavor to the forefront. Drinks surprisingly well for a 10% beer. There's not much alcohol heat here at all, so it's quite deceptive. I guess the yeasty fruity flavors have a great way of hiding that. I actually noticed a little more alcohol as it warmed, but still pretty quaffable. Overall well crafted and I wish I had tried it when the hop profile was a little more prevalent. *Update* This beer just won a Bronze at the 2010 GABF for the American-Belgo-Style Ale category the day after I reviewed this. | Drie Fonteinen Oude Kriek | 6,306 | 2,216 | 6 | Lambic - Fruit | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,295,853,722 | Bubba83 | Bottle labeled 12/14/2007 - 12.7oz - Poured at 50 degrees into a tulip. The body is a lot darker than I expected. It's a dark plum color, but when held to the light you can see some gorgeous shades of violet. The minimal amount of head is light pink in color, and composed of almost entirely tiny bubbles. Surprisingly good retention for such a minimal amount of overall head, minimal lacing tries to cling to the glass, but quickly wavers. A really nice nose, smells a lot like the Schaerbeekse version. Big cherry, plum, and pomegranate character accentuated by funk, trace alcohol and slight burnt rubber. Tastes great. Grape juice, pomegranate, plum, and tart dark cherries. It's quite sour to boot, mouth-puckeringly so. My palate has started to adjust to the sourness as the session has continued. Some funky character rounds things out nicely. Mouthfeel is nice, medium consistency, not much carbonation, but has just enough to get it going. Very dry. Overall this is a fantastic kriek. I would recommend this kriek to anyone trying to get a good feel for the style. Drinks very well, it's easy going and flavorful. Drie Fonteinen continues to amaze me. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stone 10.10.10 Vertical Epic Ale | 62,254 | 147 | 9.5 | Belgian Strong Pale Ale | 4 | 4.5 | 3 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,293,527,438 | MatthewPatthew | Pretty clear with a golden-straw color. Crisp. Great Belgian aroma. The Cabernet grapes really come through in the taste. Overall a very refreshing and drinkable beer. Apparently - according to my tour guide at stone - the grape flavor has rapidly dissipated in the few short months since it was bottled. As is in late December, this is one of its strongest characteristics. | Supplication | 22,227 | 863 | 7 | American Wild Ale | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,293,857,136 | MatthewPatthew | A great sour to help ring in the new year. A: Fairly opaque, very dark burnt orange. Quickly dissipating, small bubbled white head. S: Smells very strongly of lacto-sour. That smell is so distinctive and overpowering that it's T: Distinctly sour, hard to pick out any outstanding hops or malts, but it's notable for it's lack of a harshness at the end of the taste. The tart cherry flavor is pretty up front in the flavor profile. M: Med-light body. D: Fairly drinkable, very good for a sour though. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Founders Red's Rye PA | 16,074 | 1,199 | 6.6 | Rye Beer | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,192,454,453 | CoSMoSYS | Thanks to bozebus17 for allowing me to try this drink while I helped him brew his 'Jolly Good' porter last Saturday afternoon. He said it was one of his highest rated beers here on BA and after drinking this beer (which took me over an hour!), it'll probably be one of my highest rated beers as well. Appearance was awesome. Orange on the bottom and turned into a darker copper at the top. Huge rocky tan-ish head that dissipated a little but maintained a very nicely until the very end, as did the lacing. Carbonation bubbles were also prominent. The smell was very floral and citrusy. Different spices were detected as well. The drink was very delicious. I sensed a good amount of raspberry with a touch of fig. Very intriguing indeed! As the drink warmed up, the bitterness of the hops was definitely more noticeable and I had the lingering of the hops at the back of my throat for a while. For seeing as many carbonation bubbles as I did, I expected this brew to be kind of rough. That was not the case. This drink was so creamy, smooth, rich and just...well...solid. This one was definitely a sipper. Like I stated previously, it took me a little over an hour to drink. After drinking this beer, I can say I owe bozebus17 a great debt of gratitude for introducing me to my new found friend. I will definitely be making a point to pick up a bottle or 6 next time I visit my fav beer store! | Bell's Amber Ale | 794 | 287 | 5.8 | American Amber / Red Ale | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,193,057,826 | CoSMoSYS | Pours a cloudy dark orange to copperish color with a decent sized creamy head that shrinks, but never disappears, as you enjoy this drink. Carbonation is very visible. I smell the yeast which would make this beer smell like fresh homemade bread, right out of the oven. I also pick up on some spiciness and cloves. I definitely taste the yeast and the sweet malts. The spices really come out along with the cloves. After that, I noticed the hops. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't jump out at you for the beer is pretty balanced, but just enough to get your attention. As the beer warms up, the hops seems to come out more. The first thing I noticed was the creaminess of the drink and how smooth it went down even when seeing the carbonation bubbles rising. I'll definitely be coming back to this beer after as I really enjoyed it. Great job Bell's, great job! | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Otter Creek Pale Ale | 432 | 119 | 4.6 | American Pale Ale (APA) | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,139,948,337 | acer95 | nice color, aroma, head and taste. litttle too light on the finish. all around an excellent pale ale. better than saranac, can taste the Cascade hops which is like a cheap version of Red Hook. still looking for that right pale ale with perfect blend of bitter and sweet. this too is a little on sweet side. | Labatt Blue | 1,371 | 478 | 5 | American Adjunct Lager | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,129,833,184 | acer95 | After drinking miller night after night i was fortunate enough to get hold of some labatt blue in the can. compared to the low price beers labatt blue is worth the extra dollar or two, if you have it. the alcohol content is higher for one, so the buzz is more stabalizing. the color is leaps better than miller, and so is the head. the taste is better, but not by much, and the smell a bit better as well. but, my own personal and subjective opinion, though labatt blue is worth the money, in the world of global capital, the shrinking economy and high energy prices, i recommend settling for american made miller. and strangely, somehow, miller is a happier buzz and packs less of a hangover. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Red Tail Ale | 631 | 200 | 6.1 | American Amber / Red Ale | 3 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,200,530,980 | Ian522 | Pours a clear amber color with a short white head which quickly settled. Faint toasted malt aroma. Malty, grainy taste with a bit of fruity hop sweetness. Very crisp, refreshing mouthfeel. Medium bodied with good drinkablity. A good representation of the style. | Brooklyn Ale / Pennant Ale '55 | 836 | 45 | 5 | English Pale Ale | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,193,444,777 | Ian522 | Pours a brownish-copper color with a cream-colored foamy head. Smells of sweet malts, bread and biscuits, and hop aromas. Taste contains a spicy hop bite, strong malt character, and finishes with sweet fruity flavors. Medium-bodied, very easy to drink. A pleasent, well balanced pale ale. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trappistes Rochefort 8 | 1,696 | 207 | 9.2 | Dubbel | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 1,110,773,582 | amicar | Nice little treat for 'new beer sunday.' Poured from a little 33cL bottle, and before I could even think about what it looks like, the aroma practically fills the room. A sweet smell that contains leather, sherry, a touch of tobacco, a hint of bananna, fruitiness; stick my nose deep in the glass and the smells get even richer, maltier, slightly chocolatey, jammy, and either raisins or plums. Whoa. Anyway, it poured a browned color with burgundy undertones and an off- white head that means serious business. Beautiful lacing on the glass. The taste is really something. A little sweeter than I expected, but balanced perfectly. Spicy and rich maltiness prevail. Less of that jammy stuff on the nose, but I can taste a little roasted stuff (like burnt marshmallows) and that leather again (a good thing). Feels wonderful in the mouth. Tingles a little in the mouth and feels rich and smooth. If not for a slight throatburn, I would not be able to predict the alcohol content. Again, balanced nicely. So easy to drink this. Oh, my poor pocketbook. Overall, really and extraordinary beer. I wish there was a ranking for "balance," because this one would be an easy 5. On the sweet end of the spectrum, but never crosses the line. I really can rave about this one. Like it a bit better than the 10. A must try for anyone interested in the style. | Schlafly Pilsner | 6,744 | 583 | 4.8 | German Pilsener | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 1,121,912,331 | amicar | Brought home and polished off that night with the wife. Pours a nice light golden (barely hazy) color with medium fine- bubbled head. Nice crisp hop smell- a little herbal and spicy smell. Taste is very nice- crisp, dry, a little lemon- tartness (without the fruit) and grassy hops. The grains also come through nicely. Nice and crisp in the mouth and goes down oh so refreshing. As for drinkability? Not sure the wife got her full "half" of the growler.... Overall, very nice pilsener. Won't get much imported that's this tasty (well, at least that makes the long boat ride). Love it. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Samuel Smith's Yorkshire Stingo | 46,749 | 113 | 9 | English Strong Ale | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,251,515,344 | ClockworkOrange | Been waiting for Stingo to hit our shores for about a year now. Really excited to finally try this one. A 550ml bottle purchased for $9. Poured into my standard tulip glass. The ale appears a crystal clear bright crimson color with about an inch of off white head. Truly awesome looking when help up against a light. Nose and flavor consist of raisins, prunes, dried cherries, treacle, toffee, brown sugar, vanilla, oak, figs, slight alcohol, fruity. Dry with a medium to full body and rather light carbonation. Excellent stuff and quite easy to drink. All strong ale fans need to seek this one out. | Saranac Adirondack Lager | 903 | 99 | 5.5 | German Pilsener | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,172,812,682 | ClockworkOrange | Poured from a 12oz. bottle into my shaker "pint" glass. Appears a clear golden amber color with a finger of off white head. Minimal lacing left on the glass. Smells of sweet malt, apples, grapes and a touch of citrus. Tastes of bittersweet, grassy hops with a great malt presence to match. Finish is dry and slightly sour. Medium in both body and carbonation. This is a wonderful session beer and a great deal for a good honest beer. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Schlafly Dry-Hopped American Pale Ale | 36,290 | 583 | 5.9 | American Pale Ale (APA) | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,322,528,199 | TechTriumph | From notes on 11/03/11: Bottled: 09/29/11; Poured in a pint glass. A - Two inch thick off-white fluffy, billowy head; Light caramel colored appearance with an orange hue; Moderate cloudy haze; Pretty good lacing all down the glass S - Not getting a very strong aroma; Light citrus notes consisting of orange and grapefruit; Earthy notes just barely come through as well T - Orange and grapefruit hop flavor up front, quickly followed by a light sweet and earthy taste; Good bitterness present from start to finish; Grapefruit began to show more as the beer warmed M - Some carbonation; Medium bodied; Semi-dry and bitter finish O - There is certainly plenty of bitterness to be had with this pale ale, which is something I do enjoy. The characteristics of this beer place it between a pale ale and an IPA for me. Overall, it's a very solid beer that I wouldn't mind having again. | Two Hearted Ale | 1,093 | 287 | 7 | American IPA | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,322,529,989 | TechTriumph | From notes on 11/05/11: Bottled: 10/12/11; Poured in a pint glass. A - Caramel/amber color with a slight yellow hue; Two inch off-white billowy head; Pretty good lacing all around the glass and nice head retention; Semi-hazy S - Very nice, light, sticky-smelling aroma of grapefruit; No malts to be found in the nose T - Some carbonation and bitterness up front; Lots of grapefruit flavor afterwards; Hints of floral hops peek through the grapefruit in the aftertaste; No real bitterness in the finish M - Good carbonation that tingles the tongue; Leaves the mouth semi-dry with no real bitterness; Medium bodied O - Bell's Two Hearted Ale ranks at or near the top of my favorite list of IPA's. I really could drink this all day long. It's very refreshing and has incredible drinkability for an IPA. I do enjoy trying new IPA's any chance I get, but when I need a good one to fall back on, this brew does the job every time. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Celtic Ale | 50,398 | 20,345 | 5 | Irish Red Ale | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,244,684,529 | Durge | Picked up a growler direct from the contract brewer in Connecticut, this one shows a dark maple color with a fair off-white head and decent lacing. The aroma is pretty simple sour apple caramel malt, pretty sharp. Upon the first mouthful this is somewhat thin, an aqueous finely carbonated ale which somewhat resembles a sweet brown ale. I also pick up some smoke but the dominant taste is tart rhubarb and sour brown sugar. At first it seems too sour, almost like it's over "ripe" but as you get through the first pint, it mellows and the sweetness blends in a bit more and you get the nutty brown ale qualities, and always a touch of smoky wood. Drinkability is good, it grows on you. Worth a try. | Black Jack Porter | 1,251 | 418 | 6.4 | English Porter | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,182,824,616 | Durge | A solid looking blackish-brown color and a two-finger head that fills the pint glass. The head holds as a light brown cover throughout. The aroma is rich and immediately gives off vanilla followed by a little maltiness. First taste blends the same malty warmth with dry smokiness. At times the finish is a bit too bitter for my taste but as you drink it you kind of adjust and it settles into a substantial flavor experience. Ideally it would be a bit more drinkable for me if the bitterness could be toned down a bit but this is a finely crafted brew. There is a subtle chocolate hint as well but it gets hidden at times. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sculpin India Pale Ale | 29,619 | 199 | 7 | American IPA | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,286,762,702 | Dspohn | 22 oz bottle into an oversized wine glass. Big dense off-white head on a glowing but slightly hazy orange body. Left some pretty impressive lacing. Super juicy grapefruit and tropicals in the smell and flavor profile. This is probably the best smelling IPA I've ever had. Tons of papaya, pineapple, mango, and tangerine. Hardly any malt at all. The taste is similar to the smell but with a heap of bitter hops. Grapefruit, pine, peach and more sweet tropicals. Some sweet pale malts round this beer out nicely. Definitely a sweeter IPA, I could definiitely see this as being a great introduction to those who are apprehensive to the bitter nature of IPAs. The mouthfeel is superb. Not truly chewy but so damn juicy that it almost seems like it. No hint of ABV anywhere. A wonderfully crafted IPA, even at 8 bucks a bomber I still jump at the chance to pick this one up. I hope the move to six packs leaves the quality of this product intact. | IPA | 56,063 | 7,064 | 5.6 | American IPA | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 1,286,825,963 | Dspohn | Terrible. A poor, poor excuse for an IPA. Be wary of this mildly enticing cheap IPA in 12 packs at Bevmo. The reason they continue to carry this product is beyond me. The most similar beer I can compare it to is a watered-down newcastle. Super thin flavor with no real hop presence, straight up not an IPA. Mouthfeel is coors lightesque. I repeat, DO NOT buy this product if you see it at Bevmo and think you are getting some kind of deal on a midlevel IPA, this is very, very sub-par. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
New Holland Envious | 57,401 | 335 | 7.5 | Fruit / Vegetable Beer | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,273,354,764 | MIMicrobrews | As for the Envious, it's hard to use another adjective other than unique. Again, back to the marketing behind this, it was smart to bottle using 22oz bottles. I was able to fill two glasses perfectly, as this brew is definitely one to enjoy with a friend, or in my case, my wife, as she is a fan of fruity beers. It pours a deep, dark red / amber. When poured directly into the glass, it produces a nice thick head, yet it dissipates quickly. The aroma is mostly raspberries with a tinge of oak underneath. The taste is a bit more complex; it tastes light and mellow. I can definitely taste the oak and the raspberries, but in the middle, there's a semi-sweetness that, in my guess, is providing by the pear juice. It creates a nice mild flavor that balances the flow of flavor that crosses my palate. The aftertaste exits quickly. With something like this, I'd love for it to linger a bit more... It's dry with little carbonation. Overall, it's a good brew. It's a fruity, but-not-your-typical-fruity, style of brew. I, for one, like to enjoy these only every once and a while. Which allows me to grab another couple bottles to let them age, as I'm interested to see how this 2010 brew would taste in another year or so. | Bière De Mars - Grand Reserve | 31,242 | 9,897 | 7 | Bière de Garde | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 4 | 1,273,355,164 | MIMicrobrews | It comes in a 330mL bottle with a cool Grand Reserve label. When poured into a glass, it pours with little carbonation. A frothy head reverse cascades up the sides, to the top of the glass like an upside-down waterfall; it's a beautiful sight. The color in the glass appears dark red, almost brown, and opaque. The smell is downright angelic; tart, fruity, dark cherry... my niece said it smelled like soy sauce. I will say it almost smells like it has a tinge of ginger, but there's definitely a unique aroma invading my nostrils at the moment. That said, disregard my niece. She's learning :) This beer has great flavor; creamy and smooth with a hint of bitter, but mainly sour and tart with a slight oak border. I also taste a little bit of a light red wine, pinot noir-like. The aftertaste continues the smooth with lingering fruitiness, sweetness. I'm enjoying this brew slowly not because it's heavy or hard to drink... but because I'm naturally wanting to enjoy every single flavor in the delectable concoction. It's an amazingly mellow and bright brew with some beautiful flavors. Sour-haters not to worry. There is a slight sour, but a perfect balance. I know I'm not uber-critical of every beer because I try to find the positives in every one. There have only been a couple beers that have been released in the past year or so that have blown me away. This is definitely one of them. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Young's Double Chocolate Stout | 73 | 664 | 5.2 | Milk / Sweet Stout | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,318,223,055 | Keeton | My opinion on this beer is it was served way too cold. I've heard nothing but good things about this beer but I think where I was served it must have been on ice? I didn't get much of the aroma and just a hint of the chocolate flavor... it was very smooth and enjoyable but not what I was hoping. I will review again once I let one warm up a bit. | Fuller's ESB | 219 | 71 | 5.9 | Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB) | 5 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 1,315,941,447 | Keeton | This is the beer that changed it all for me. Wonderful everything from mouth feel, aroma, taste, color... If this beer is on tap anywhere I go it is the first one I will ever order. I've noticed just a few people do serve the beer way too cold so sometimes you might have to let it sit a few to get the true flavor out of it | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1000 IBU | 56,842 | 13,307 | 9.6 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 3.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 1,296,703,989 | GehenHerzog | Bottle purchased from Brawley's poured into a Delirium Tremens Snifter. A- Pours an amber red with a finger khaki/off white head. Decent lacing. A lot of sediment in the bottom of this beer. S - Honestly smells of straight alcohol. Not pleasant at all. T- It doesn't have a huge bitterness to it, but the bitterness is all I taste. No complexity to this beer at all. It's all hops and nothing else. M- Decently smooth beer. High carbonation with a strong bitterness throughout and even heavier in the after taste. D- Burns going down. It tastes stronger than the ABV (even at 9.6%). It was more of a novelty for me to buy it. It definitely wasn't worth the price but I had to try it simply because of the name "1000 IBU's." This beer won't be purchased again. | King Don's Original Pumpkin Ale | 13,282 | 2,446 | 5 | Pumpkin Ale | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,293,079,974 | GehenHerzog | Had it on Tap at Vintner Wine Market in Charlotte and also out of a growler from Bruisin' Ales in Asheville. The quality control seems to be very good as they seemed to be close to identical at both. A - Dark brown color, reddish-orange when held to light. Thin off white head S - The spices really come out in the smell. Cinnamon and clove. Not a whole lot of pumpkin smell. T - If you like pumpkin, this is a must try. Tastes like a pumpkin pie. Cinnamon and pumpkin spice are very noticeable. Sweet and spicy. M - Good carbonation, mouthfull is medium-full. D - Phenomenal. What every pumpkin beer should strive for. When I had the growler, I was disappointed when I finished it during the tailgate. This is my favorite pumpkin beer and it's not even close. I wish it was bottled because my refrigerator would be stocked with it during the fall. Fortunately, growlers are readily available. My tailgate beer of choice during football season. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Coors Light | 837 | 306 | 4.2 | Light Lager | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1,259,171,329 | EarlNuce | A: A very light golden lager with a bubbly head. An average amount of bubbles in the beer too. S: Can't really smell much to be honest! A little hint of sweet, sticky larger. T: It had been a while since I had drunk Coors Light and I must say I was less than impressed. A horrible sweetness with a shocking bitter after-taste. M: Fizzy water? Not terrible but there is nothing to it. D: Yes, very easy to drink but probably because it is so flat, boring and flavourless. I have had this beer before and enjoyed it as a refresher. Needs to be served ICE COLD if you are going to enjoy it at all. I've had this beer on-tap too, and enjoyed the latter version far more. | Beck's | 2,435 | 32 | 5 | German Pilsener | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 1,259,175,753 | EarlNuce | A: A golden pilsner with an average bubbly head. S: Skunky, sweet, with a slight aroma of some earthy hops. T: Light and hoppy, clearly made to compete with other European lagers. M: Very light in the mouth but at the same time quite an enjoyable drink. D: Very easy to drink, a fine session beer. For me this beer is a good session beer with a light body. There are better German Pilsners out there, but this is a great replacement to the vast majority of mainstream largers in the supermarkets at the moment. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Blackberry Scottish-Style | 22,450 | 3,268 | 5.5 | Fruit / Vegetable Beer | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1,126,907,866 | Jacobob10 | Amber colored with a small to medium off-white head. Subtle aroma consisted of a small amount of fruit, caramel malts, and alcohol. The taste was definitely lacking in the....um....taste department. A little watered down and very fizzy on the tongue, which hurt the mouthfeel. Would I want another one of these? Probably not. Although it's not horrid, it's not preferable. | Frambozenbier | 2,467 | 283 | 4 | Fruit / Vegetable Beer | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,206,415,895 | Jacobob10 | My roommate was nice enough to share part of his large bottle with me. Beautiful dark ruby color with a one-finger head. The aroma is what it should be...all raspberry. The taste is very sweet and fruity. Light, refreshing, and slightly syrupy. Goes down easy, but I did not want more when I was done. This was a step up from Lindemans in my opinion, but nothing like a Cantillon. I prefer my lambics a little funkier than this, but it's a good option for those who want something in between the two. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Coney Island Sword Swallower | 43,149 | 262 | 6.8 | American Pale Lager | 3 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1,294,633,883 | OBeerMeGreatOne | Poured into a pint from a 22oz. Pours yellowish with a 1 1/2 inch head. Decent lace. Smell: Not much there, with 4 malts and 6 hops I expect a little more. Taste: Pale malts are right up front. The hops are grassy, herbal and a slight citrus. Better than expected but not great. A little over-ripe fruit in the background. Mouth: Smooth, highly carbonated. Drink: Schmaltz comes out with some pretty good beers between Coney Island and He-Brew, but this wasn't one of them in my opinion. Not a drainpour, but I wouldn't buy it again. | Adam | 945 | 173 | 10 | Old Ale | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,302,417,084 | OBeerMeGreatOne | Pours a deep brown/black with no head and obviously no lace. The smell is a little muted. Caramel, anise, earthy hops. The taste is coffee, caramel, alcohol spice... very rich, ages well I'm sure. Thick and silky going down. Great price, great beer, I'm grabbing some to cellar. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mt Begbie Tall Timber Ale | 9,256 | 4,048 | 5.5 | English Brown Ale | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,119,066,745 | Knuckles | I suppose I should put it out there from the beginning, that I'm not a lover of brown ales. I will admit to having my opinions of them colored by my first exposure to Newcastle some fifteen years ago, and they haven't really varied much from that first incident: Too sweet. So I rarely, rarely get myself a brown ale. I'm also a little concerned about writing the review right now, as I'd like to be watching the Mariner game, but both TVs are currently occupied ("Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" by the boys, and some show about how to off your husband and have no one be the wiser on A&E). However, I was on holiday on Vancouver Island, shopping in BC Liquors and trying to pick out a healthy selection of beers to bring home, and I grabbed this one (after much internal debate). I'm glad I did. Appearance: Actually, this beer is lighter than I expected it to be. Colorwise, it occupies a very nice middle ground between a pale and a porter. It's brown. Go figure. The pour was initially rather spastic, so it foamed right up, but I got that under control and managed to finish off the pour with a nice 1" head that stuck around while I let it come up in temperature for a good ten minutes or so, but disappeared quickly after the first sip. As I look at it now, there is still a white ring of foam around the edge, and some lovely carbonation making it's way lazily up the glass. This beer looks incredibly happy to be in my glass. Smell: Even cold, you can smell the malts. Not cloyingly sweet, but pleasant. As could be expected, they become even more prominent as the beer warms up. No hint of hops at all. Taste: Oooh, this is smooth. Very nice. Malt at the forefront, a pleasant brown sugar with a slight hint of grainy bitterness in the middle, and then a warming alcohol finish. This is a lovely beer, and tastes bigger than it's 5.5%. Mouthfeel: This is where the beer falls short. I'd like a little bit more body to this beer. Some velvet to complement that brown sugar. It'd make the balance of this beer magnificent, and raise the grade up to a 4. Drinkability: Very nice. I probably couldn't do more than two, as I'd become increasingly more bothered by the lack of cohesion between mouthfeel and flavor. But I know my dad could session the crap out of this beer. It is right up his alley. Good work, Mt. Begbie. I'm impressed. | Cristal | 3,741 | 1,425 | 5 | American Adjunct Lager | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,100,893,361 | Knuckles | "Bobby Bob beer, best beer in Vietnam." There is a whole lot of something going on with the aromas in this beer, but I'll be damned if I could tell you what in the hell they were. It reminded me of walking into high school biology class on the first day, and being greeted by the smell of old formaldehyde from the specimen jars (yes, I too dissected a fetal pig). Formaldhyde nose, formaldehyde finish, and very little going on in between. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Redhook Nut Brown Ale | 72 | 18,134 | 5.57 | English Brown Ale | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 1,139,089,432 | bucko | This beer pours a nice transparent reddish-brown color with a light, off-white two-finger head that drops quickly to a very thin, white head. The aroma is a bit fruity almost like stale nut and malt. Hrrm. (No, it's not expired.) Flavor is a bit creamy and nutty with an aftertaste that lingers and reminds me of a macrobrew attempt at a nut brown. Not terribly pleasing. The mouthfeel is thin, borderline watery. It's drinkable, but I don't know that I'd want to drink much of this. I have three bottles that I need to pass off on friends. Not remarkable. | Hell Hath No Fury Ale | 20,604 | 287 | 7.7 | Belgian Strong Dark Ale | 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 1,163,046,851 | bucko | This beer pours a dark shade of brown, perhaps even black with a minimal head that fades quickly. Nice lacing. The aroma is that of roasted, almost burnt malts. Slightly earthy and fruity as well. The flavor is slightly fruity but dominated by the roasty flavor... perhaps a little caramel in the background, too. Mouthfeel is full, creamy yet not too heavy. Drinkable? One, yes. There's too much to this beer for me to drink more than one at any given time, but definitely enjoyable. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Monk Madness (JLS Release #18) | 33,039 | 132 | 7.4 | American Strong Ale | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,177,911,623 | EveL | Serving was a 22oz bottle Color is a deep red. Head was about an inch. Smell is earthy with lots of malt Taste is complex with sweet malt immediately followed by what can only be described as a burnt malt taste lead into the long dry and hoppy end. Unfortunately nothing really seems to shine through and it is difficult to remember where one part ends and the next begins. Kudos for the complexity though Mouth feel is thick and moderate carbonation. Maybe a bit too much carbonation as I feel a little less could help this beer shine more. Overall this is an interesting brew. I feel it's only fault is that it tries to be way too much and this ends up taking away from the individual parts. | Miller Lite | 332 | 105 | 4.17 | Light Lager | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1 | 1,158,557,328 | EveL | Serving was a 12oz can. Appearance - Yellow like that stuff that come out... well you know where. Wins a bonus point considering the effervescence is the most excitement you will get out of this package. Smell - Metallic and cabbage once you get close enough. Taste - Boiled cabbage and other vegetables. A corny aftertaste is the only redeemer here but it's still not pretty. Mouthfeel - It's like a crappy soda water with some funky off flavors. Overall - Drink and swallow. Letting things linger in the mouth just tend to make this unpleasant experience even worse. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Belgian Style Dubbel | 65,677 | 1,550 | 7.9 | Dubbel | 3.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,296,680,628 | Bradthoc | This was Rockbottom's first tapping of 2011. I am a fan of this Belgian style of beer and made sure I was here for this night. Beer was served in a curvy, tulip style glass, in which you find many of Belgium's rose and kriek style beers. The beer was a rich brown/amber color when poured and like most beers, at this particular brewery, served with no head. I was unable to smell any distinct flavors and was not anything I was too familiar with, in this style of beer. First taste seemed a little watered down, but as it sat on the palate you notice a warm taste with some fruity and toasted notes. The beer went down very smooth and gentle, making it an extremely easy beer to consume all night. However, I suggest being cautious, despite it's easy drinkability the 7.5% ABV can you by surprise halfway through your second round. Overall, despite the lack of smell and presentation/looks, the beer was alright and would order it again if available. | Leffe De Noël | 39,973 | 470 | 6.6 | Belgian Dark Ale | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,296,584,586 | Bradthoc | Acquired one of these from the Bier Temple; Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium in December 2009. Poured in January 2010. The beer poured a nice light amber color into a 33cl Leffe glass, with a creamy head after sitting outside refridgerator for about 10 minutes. Immediately you notice the strong smell of spices and fruits, typical of holiday beers. One of the most enjoyable beers I have ever had, this seasonal Leffe is smooth on the palate, crisp with a subtle taste of alcohol for an aftertaste. The warm light flavors of cinnamon and apple are an appealing mix for cold winter days. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fisherman's Brew | 17,119 | 8,325 | 5.5 | American Amber / Red Lager | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,200,279,107 | BassAssassin | A: Color is pure copper. Fluffy white head that quickly dissipates. Obviously unfiltered, as it's slightly cloudy. S: Grainy with a hint of citrus. Herbal tea-like hop aroma. T: Clean malt flavors with slight biscuity sweetness. Malt gives way to a well balanced, flowery and herbal hop flavors. M: Light and sharp, but not overly carbonated. Very pleasant mouthfeel. D: An all around solid lager. The fact that it's unfiltered is a plus. Something different to keep in the fridge for beer geeks and non-beer geeks alike. | Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout | 680 | 45 | 10 | Russian Imperial Stout | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,172,354,774 | BassAssassin | --2006 Vintage-- A: Nearly black in color with a thick, tan head. Head disappears quickly, however, it leaves nice lacing down the sides of the glass. S: Immediate scent of black licorice followed by burnt malt and hints of raisins. Faint, tea-like aroma of hops. Alcohol scent is well hidden. T: Rich, complex malt dominates this brew. Taste is definitely on the sweet side. Roasted malt flavors shine through. Subtle hints of dried fruit and dark chocolate. Tea-like hop finish is perfect for this brew. Alcohol warmth is felt by mid glass. Its taste is well hidden, however. M: Low level of carbonation lends a smooth mouthfeel to this beer. Thick and full bodied, just as an imperial stout should be. D: A sipper for sure. This one is perfect for a cold winter's night. A sure bet year after year. This could possibly be my favorite beer. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Session Lager | 23,713 | 5,316 | 5.1 | American Pale Lager | 2.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,323,462,493 | BBri | 12oz bottle poured into a pint glass but typically I down them from the bottle. A: Bright transluscent gold with a gleaming white head. S: Sweet aroma, hoppy with a touch of orange-citrus. T: "Light" (not BAD light), sweet taste. Nice and crisp with slight, good bitterness at the finish. M: Carbonation is good, light mouthfeel overall. O: Outstanding "cooler filler". This is a crowd pleaser. The beer nuts will drink it, the beer novices will drink it. Comes in a bottle that reminds me of my Dad and Uncle's drinking "Rhinegold" and "Schmidts" when I was a kid. But that's where the simiilarities end! Great price for 12 pack. It's in my fridge at all time.. BUT NOT FOR LONG! | Miller Genuine Draft | 2,280 | 105 | 4.66 | American Adjunct Lager | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1,256,222,443 | BBri | MGD is a "run of the mill" American lager. I had it served very cold. Poured a moderate yellow, thin head with a grainy smell. Taste was "strong", it has a bit of a bite to it which was a pleasant surprise. Mouthfeel is crips and a little heavier than I expected. If it were offered to me at someones house, I certainly wouldn't turn my nose up at it. Drink it with some chips and dip or a hot dog, it's OK. | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Decadent Imperial IPA | 21,337 | 923 | 10 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 3.5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,298,752,982 | Bierlerner | S - quite wonderful with a piney and carmel aroma T - certainly doesn't taste like a IIPA. Very sweet and hops seem somewhat lacking M - little carbonation and medium body D - Not impressed and sadly disappointed in this brew as I've had a few of Ska's beers and loved them. Way too sweet for my taste. | The Dogfather | 45,777 | 12,985 | 11 | American Double / Imperial Stout | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,289,665,549 | Bierlerner | Smells absolutely delicious. Dark head. Very rich chocolatey smokey smell. Tastes of charcoal and chocolate and roasted. A little rough on the tongue, kind of earthy taste, but gets better with every sip. Also, being 10.85 percent, it's masked really well. Not an overly abundant strong alcohol taste. So that's nice. Great stout on a cold night. Would definitely drink again | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Samuel Adams Wee Heavy (Imperial Series) | 56,400 | 35 | 10 | Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy | 4 | 3 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,306,075,185 | OliverTweek | Appearance: Very dark, with a beige head. Even held up to the light, it is nearly impossible to see through, but has a slight mahogany color. Smell: A surprisingly mild smell. The odor is a little musky, or wood-like, very sweet. Pleasant, but unlike the taste of the beer. Taste: For an imperial stout, it doesn't have a "heavy" taste, but is still full flavored. It is smokey, with hints of tobacco and chocolate, and a "nutty" overall taste. It is a little bit too sweet for me, but no so much that it ruins the beer. A very pleasant, lingering after taste. Mouthfeel: A heavy mouthfeel, but altogether smooth. Quite enjoyable, and my personal favorite part of the beer. Other/Overall: I haven't had many Imperial Stouts, but it this was noticeable lighter than they were in everything except color. Despite having an ABV of 10%, it doesn't taste like that much. | Red Tail Ale | 631 | 200 | 6.1 | American Amber / Red Ale | 3 | 2.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 3 | 1,309,306,078 | OliverTweek | Appearance: Moderate carbonation. A syrupy, amber, smoke color. Pale brown head, that fizzles away quickly Smell: Very malty..very sweet. There's a strong aroma of the alcohol in the beer. Taste: Very bready, sweet, with notes of caramel. The alcohol isn't very blended with the rest of the flavors, and leaves a slight aftertaste in your mouth. Simple, but not bad. Mouthfeel: A lot heavier than some one would think by the look and taste, but a very smooth feeling. Leaves a bitter film in your mouth, but not unpleasant at all. Overall: A simple, mostly enjoyable beer. The alcohol taste is a bit of a turn off, but the beer is flavorful and drinkable. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Founders KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout) | 19,960 | 1,199 | 11.2 | American Double / Imperial Stout | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,291,874,167 | SurlyMe | Had this on tap at The Happy Gnome in St. Paul A- Pours a deep black with very little light penetration. A small cinnamon colored head thins quickly but leaves nice lacing. S- Bourbon barrel goodness, caramel, roasted nummyness, vanilla T- Follows the nose, bourbon barrel, caramel, and vanilla up front, light coffee and chocolate notes on the finish all with an amazing sweetness throughout. SO TASTY M- Smooth and rich, lighly carbonated, medium to full in body, slightly dry whisky like finish D- Couldnt tell at all that it was %11.2, seems more in the 7-8% range. i could have easily had 3 of these with how tasty they are... dangerous... Overall, I was blown away by this beer. Im a big fan of the regular breakfast stout and IMO this stuff is even better... Id love to get my hands on some 4 packs of this... | Hercules Double IPA | 17,060 | 158 | 10 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1,290,978,265 | SurlyMe | A - Golden honey color, thin white head with not much lacing, lightly carbonated S - Bright citrus notes, sweet, very hoppy T - Sweet citrus hoppiness up front with a caramel/butter toffee finish M - Perfect smooth feel, just the right amount of carbonation, not too resinous like many DIPAs, hop and caramel/nut tastes linger in the mouth nicely. D - Extremely drinkable which was surprising for 10% alc. the lingering taste makes you want to sip more and more. Overall, a very well rounded DIPA, nothing was too over the top. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout | 680 | 45 | 10 | Russian Imperial Stout | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,132,839,823 | bunn4funn | This beer pours into my snifter a dark inviting black, with no trace of light and a thick creamy head.minimal lacing for mr if any at all Looks beautiful though. The aroma is none other than....you guessed it chocolate! There is also a hint of alcohol and the malty goodness that is to come. The taste is knock you out chocolate with malts in the middle and a nice warming effect from the alcohol. Not overpowering but just as the name suggest a black chocolate stout. The mouthfeel was id say medium but i do dring a lot of double stouts. Great though i thought it was going to be a bit more watery but i was plesently surprised to find that is was at a happy medium Drinkabilty is high but i only scored it a 4.0 because after 3 or 4 your spent Overall i had waited for this brew and the wait was well worth it. A damn fine brew from brooklyn that i will find myself going back to when i need a lil break from the doubles | Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue) | 2,512 | 215 | 9 | Belgian Strong Dark Ale | 4 | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,132,940,364 | bunn4funn | Served from a bottle into a snifter Appearence was a beautiful caramel color pour with a thick, fluffy, cream colored head that deminished to a thin topping. Very bubbley The aroma was of pulms and sweet grapes, and brown sugar it seems also shows itself also. Pretty complex to say the least with a nice little alcohol and no hops to be found. The taste was just as the smell had indicated, except i didnt feel that it was as complex as i was led on to beleive. This could be solved by a little cellering. The plumish fruit tastes were very evident up front leading to a malty backbone that was enhanced by a sweet flovor of brown sugar and maybe caramel. Finished off with a little warming sensation Mouthfeel was complex to say the least. Very rough on the tounge and at a medium weight still leaves your mouth clean and happy I found this ale to be very drinkable dispite its higher abv% Overall a grand example of a strong dark Belgian and will go to when my wallet allows, beautiful in appearence and taste great to say the least. You will not be dissapointed. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Founders KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout) | 19,960 | 1,199 | 11.2 | American Double / Imperial Stout | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,300,841,549 | StayWhatYouAre2 | 2011 vintage poured from a 12oz bottle into a Central Waters snifter. A- Very dark. Not quite pitch black, but the look of some very heavily used motor oil. A pretty hard pour only yields a half finger head that is caramel brown. There is some pretty sticky lacing that leaves some very nice patching. S- When first poured the smell was heavily dark chocolate up front with hints of sweet bourbon, bold roasted coffee and vanilla. As the beer begins to warm the bourbon takes center stage as the dark chocolate joins the coffee and vanilla in the back seat. The smell of alcohol only intensifies as time goes on and takes on the presence of oak as it warms. T- Very bold dark, bitter chocolate hits you right up front as you take your first sip just as it does in the smell. As the beer sits on your palate and reaches the back there is plenty of warm, mellow bourbon that finishes with a sweet vanilla and roasted coffee. Much like the smell, as the beer warms the flavor of bourbon and coffee become stronger and stronger until they almost match the flavor of the strong flavor of dark chocolate. M- Very smooth and balanced. Definitely one of the most mellow bourbon flavors I have tasted in a beer with this alcohol content. Carbonation is low, as expected, and the finish is drying. D- The beer as a whole has a very rich flavor and should not be drank as a session beer, but rather a sipping dessert beer on special occasions (unless you were lucky enough to get more than a case). Very worth seeking out if not available in your area. | Péché Mortel (Imperial Stout Au Cafe) | 10,325 | 1,141 | 9.5 | American Double / Imperial Stout | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,300,659,449 | StayWhatYouAre2 | Poured an 11.5 oz bottle into a Central Waters snifter. A- Pours pitch black, but not as thick as I was expecting. Almost no light penetrates the beer at all. The head is very thick and a dark tannish/brown color. One of the darkest heads I have seen with beautiful lacing and patching. A thin ring lasts throughout. S- Very bold coffee up front. Too overpowering. Less noticeable are the coffee malt and musky oak notes on top of the booze smell. Not very complex, though. The coffee nearly covers everything else up. T- As with the smell the bitter coffee flavor is noticed right away. Unlike the smell, however, I don't feel it is over-powering in the taste. As it hits the back of your plate there is a strong creamy, cocoa finish with a hint of nuttiness as well. The booze is fairly apparent on the back end also. M- This is a very creamy beer that feels great in your mouth. It felt about as thick as I expected from the way it poured, but still seemed a little thin for the style. D- Very easy beer to sip and enjoy. Not something you can sip all day, though, because it is very drying. You might want to make this the last beer of a session if you are drinking multiple beers. | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale | 50,570 | 423 | 8 | Saison / Farmhouse Ale | 5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,295,737,006 | DelMontiac | Gently poured from corked and caged bottle (best by 05/2011) into a New Belgium globe yielding a beautiful glowing cloudy honey-yellow body topped with a peaked and pillowy snow white 3-4 finger creamy head - the kind that muffles most of the snap, crackle, and pop. Lacing is sticky, thick, and well maintained throughout the drink. Wonderful! Tank 7 (dig the name) smells of lemon zest, pineapple, banana, and...hmmm...bubble gum. Pretty impressive compared to other saisons I've had. This is one great tasting saison. The flavors are spot on with the aromas - lemon zest, pineapple, banana, and bubble gum. Very nice and appropriate hops on the finish. Some funky yeasty beasties backing up a slight sour breadiness. A slight touch of sour rounds the whole thing out. I have to restrain myself from taking huge gulps. Damn good. This saison has a wonderful feel - smooth, medium body. Carbonation is mostly in the head and not all in the body which I totally dig. I could drink this all day. | Southampton Altbier | 43,341 | 1,628 | 5 | Altbier | 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 3 | 4 | 1,290,118,133 | DelMontiac | Poured from a 12oz bottle into a pint glass. A: A rapid pours yields a very shy off-white head which disappears in a matter of a minute or two. I expected the color to be more brown, but it was more of a deep red-amber. Scant lacing was left on the glass. S: Pretty much all malty sweet and graniness. Not much else to say. T: Mostly sweet malt and grains with a touch of hops. There is what I would call a "flash" of fruitiness on the tip of the toungue, but I couldn't say what for certain what it is - almost applelike. M: Light in body, but not watery. D: This is an easy drinker. Could drink more than one if I desired to do so. Overall: Nothing that I got too excited over, but I kind of knew that going in. Very drinkable, but not very interesting. So far, I haven't been terribly impressed by the style in general. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Amish Four Grain Pale Ale | 7,427 | 743 | 5.6 | American Pale Ale (APA) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,292,972,864 | danronian | A - Deep amber with a small head and some lacing. S - Sweet smell, a little hoppy, and smells like a pale ale. T - Taste it sweet, kinda wheat-like tasting, and very natural tasting. M - Medium thickness with a lasting sweet flavor in your mouth. Carbonation is kind of moderate. D - A little too sweet to drink a lot of but smooth enough to enjoy a couple and not too heavy. Good overall. A unique ale in my opinion. | Brown Shugga' | 2,264 | 220 | 9.99 | American Strong Ale | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,292,275,606 | danronian | A - Deep amber. Minimal head that dissipates quickly when I poured it into a pint glass. Very few bubbles coming from the bottom of the class. S - Smells a lot like brown sugar with a little citrus. T - Tastes of roasted malt with a lot of brown sugar. M - The abundance of syrupy sugar overwhelms the 9.99 abv. The sweet taste makes the high alcohol content very drinkable and less noticeable. D - The smell and mouthfeel is sweet and the syrup lingers in your mouth. A good sipping beer though not something to drink quickly due to its extreme syrupy thickness. Too sweet to drink more than a couple but something good to try. One is enough for me for a while. A bit too much sweetness for it to be a favorite of mine. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
König Ludwig Weiss (Royal Bavarian Hefe-Weizen) | 4,847 | 3,900 | 5.5 | Hefeweizen | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,304,007,752 | bump8628 | Standard hazed goldenrod color with a thin cap of white foam. Light hefeweizen aromatics, mostly banana with subtle clove, nutmeg, and vanilla. Some bread and soft grain form a soft base and hops are light even for the style, actually they are almost absent. Not my absolute favorite of the commonly imported German examples, but drinking this far from the source isn't a fair judge. | Paulaner Wiesn Bier | 61,555 | 124 | 6 | Märzen / Oktoberfest | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,315,947,954 | bump8628 | My first beer of the night at the annual Choctaw Oktoberfest. Described by the brewer as a blonde lager, and it is certainly much closer to a Helles than a Maerzen. Clear gold with a solid ring of white head that leaves nice lacing. Wildflowers and grass clippings jump out from the backdrop of clean pils malt. Nice complexity and softness from the lager yeast. Supposedly this is what is being drunk at the real deal. I certainly see how a few liters would go down nicely. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
San Miguel Premium Lager | 922 | 355 | 5 | American Adjunct Lager | 3 | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1,164,636,167 | TheClassical | When I first arrived in Hong Kong, it was made clear to me that there were all the other generic beers out there, and then there was San Miguel. The Filipino brewerys flagship lager had apparently made some kind of name for itself. At the time I didnt mind knocking a few back, because, well, thats what was there. But when I popped the cap off this slightly chilled beer and admired the somewhat Belgian aesthetics of the 640ml bottle, I failed to remember any distinctive flavors from those months long past. Trusty glass mug in hand, I began to pour, hopeful that San Miguels reputation was well-earned, and that I was just too drunk to remember if it was any good. A slow, generous pour leaves a finger of rich, frothy head. The bubbles cling to the sides of the mug like a freshly-poured Sprite. The bubbles do their slow dance to the surface of the brew, and after letting it sit for a while, there is a nice but shrinking quarter-inch head. Theres a silent streaming vortex of microbubbles rising slowly in the center of the mug to replenish the fading foam. The smell is not especially strong, but if you get your nose in there, you get a nice lagery musk that seems to have just a slight bite to it: maybe its the alcohol, or maybe its the subtle aromatic promise of a hop bite or latent citrus, or maybe its a combination of both. Either way, this one seems to have a stronger nose than pretty much any of the other weak watery lagers I can find around here (here being Zhanjiang "Middle of Nowhere" China). The first sip is enthusiastically inoffensive. Flavor runs from my taste buds faster than a fat man at a bacon buffet. A second sip lingers only as long as I swirl the swill in my mouth. Maybe, if youre really grasping, you can pick out the presence of grain or corn, but its weak and very unfulfilling. The tiny needles of carbonation give you the tingly feeling of at least some taste, but ultimately theres little in the way of anything beyond water, CO2, and the slight edge of alcohol. I now know where those promising smells were coming from. More sipping leads to more triumphant banality. Theres a somewhat sour finish, odd considering how the carbonation keeps things so crisp and the beer seems to be otherwise sweet; this is hardly to the beers merit. It seems as if the goal of this beer is to emulate the middle-of-the-road mediocrity that drives a beer into the mainstream. Its not a bad, low-level lager it at least dares to give your mouth some sensation of drinking, unlike most things out of The Big Three but theres nothing distinctive about it in the least. I cant even recommend it as a lazy summer barbeque drink, because the sour finish and carbonation make almost anything else a better alternative. | Ruedrich's Red Seal Ale | 410 | 112 | 5.5 | American Amber / Red Ale | 3.5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,205,597,607 | TheClassical | Let's get to it: from a chilled 12 oz. bottle into a clean clear pint glass ... The nose is a very floral, scented bitterness that somehow feels thin. It's sweet and hoppy, like a good pale ale should be, but it's nothing spectacular. Mid-beer the sweet malt smell is much more noticeable. The pour from the bottle presents a well-condensed head that thins slowly atop a deep orange copper body. A steady stream of carbonation is noticeable but pleasantly slow. The head seems to slide down the glass like mercury and leaves no real lacing to speak of. Further down the beer there is well-carbonated foam hugging the sides during each sip, but that too disappears into the ether of the drink. The first taste is a blunt but mild bitterness from the hops. The carbonation is slight and makes for a smooth, easy sip. A second sip and there is some stronger, more interesting hop notes, and a taste of sweeter malts. The malt flavor adheres to the tongue a bit, which is distracting. Continued drinking sees the hop flavor come to the front, subduing the malt, but the malt still lingers in a sweet finish on each sip that I don't particularly care for. A dulled taste emerges mid-beer, with the whole drink settling into a drinkable but not too distinguished blend of malty and hoppy (the hop taste by far the stronger), one over-reaching the other (but not really playing well together), with nothing standing out but nothing offensively distracting. Well, what can I say? I've liked and enjoyed this beer before, but sitting down with a "review" copy, and thinking about the beer as a whole, has made me see it as one of the weaker offering's in North Coast's lineup. Drinkable? Sure, yeah, I could do another. But I can think of a handful of other pale ales, APAs or otherwise, that I'd prefer a second round of. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pliny The Younger | 21,690 | 863 | 11 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1,297,956,978 | HipHop5 | There is no doubt in my mind. For all the talk and trendy tales about this beer, now I understand this to be one of the greatest IIPA ever crafted. Life's mysterious abundance, got me in the doors of Father Office in Santa Monica right before the mob, and a long quest was finally ended few feet from the bar counter(for an other year:). Very much a replica of the Elder in the aroma profiles, the color takes a darker copper orange red tones here. Clear and crisp appearance with a impeccable inch head that is the gift that keeps on giving. Releasing complex Citrus,pineapple,caramel pine essence into your nose, just to prepare you to what I will call "A religious experience" has your lips come in contact with the tulip. Smooth yet extremely strong mouth feel at the same time. A balance that would make any scale blush. Full body,Average carbonation, inviting hop bit up front but magically metamorphose on your taste buds to open up a vast field of complex hop flavors. Definitely more intensity than with the Elder, and great sweet caramel silky consistency that lace down the glass as you watch your new lover disappear sip after sip. I had four in one hour. Just that good and I couldn't resist. Watch out though. 11% is a quick reminder that this one is a triple IIPA. Enjoy | Left Coast Hop Juice | 38,515 | 10,046 | 9.7 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,297,136,687 | HipHop5 | Golden /light coper color with a good 1/2 inch head that lingers for few moments. Great "seep rows" of lacing that sticks to the glass pretty long time. I love that about a beer. Just put a smile on my face. Some light citrus and pine sap aroma. very discrete up front. Taste very smooth and balanced. After taste is more of pine and hops bitterness. This is a beer that develop as you drink it. Still pretty discrete but very drinkable . I can see myself getting this one in my fridge on a regular basis. Not a potent California DIPA but if you are looking for a more subtle one that is easy to share with your "non hop heads" friends. A good intro to some California heavy weight DIPA. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Jai Alai IPA | 46,363 | 17,981 | 7.5 | American IPA | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,314,245,020 | david370 | poured into a pint glass.bottle dated aug 2011,im assuming thats a bottling date A nice hazy amber/orange color with a almost white head..nice lacing lots going on with the aroma..citrus notes dominated smooth balanced taste,just a hint of biterness on the finish Im glad this finally got to my area of georgia and its joining sweetwater as my favorite local IPAs | Harp Lager | 862 | 209 | 5 | Euro Pale Lager | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,170,091,166 | david370 | well I found myself recently at disney world with the family and one night we ended up in the uk section of epcot.they had a stand there with bass and harp on tap and I ordered a yard of harp and watched a band playing beatles tunes.It was my first time trying harp and I enjoyed it | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Founders Dirty Bastard | 7,463 | 1,199 | 8.5 | Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy | 3.5 | 4 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,312,351,303 | Mooch273 | Poured into a tulip glass. Poured thicker than I had anticipated with almost no head. Appearance is of a dark ale, with a deep brown body with a splash of burgundy. Not much carbonation present and no lacing whatsoever. Aroma is quite malty with a strong presence of caramely sugars. Failry fruity nose and quite inviting. If I had two words to describe this, it would be sweet and spicy. Malty sweetness strikes immediately, then hops smack your palate with a sucker punch in the back of the head. I was surprised by the bitterness and had to check the bottle to find 50 IBUs are packed into this small bottle. Quite a bit of heat noticeable after each sip. Not too much carbonation present, but the bitterness and booziness encourages slow drinking. I'm glad I got to try this but it doesn't seem like one I would order two of in a given night. | Pumking | 38,394 | 3,818 | 8.6 | Pumpkin Ale | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,289,359,770 | Mooch273 | A: Golden-orange hue and cloudy body, topped with a thin white head with large carbonation bubbles. A: Nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, quite floral. It sounds weird, but it smells almost like cooked Basmati rice; kinda like an earthy, grassy smell. Slight orange peel noticeable. T: Spice flavor hits immediately: cardamom, cloves and nutmeg. Floral notes detected as well. M: A bit watery with mild carbonation and nice bitterness. D: Pumking is not my favorite pumpkin ale, but it's still nice and enjoyable. This would be great with something sweet. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pilot Rock Pale | 74,411 | 2,890 | 5.5 | American Pale Ale (APA) | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,319,320,784 | cbarrett4 | Poured from tap at brewery: Though this is an American Pale Ale, it is mentioned by the brewer that it steps away from the APA style and more towards the British through the use of Golding hops (though they also add Willamette hops). Pours solid straw-tan hue with decent head that fades to a pretty nice lace. Smells mainly of the English hops and malts, though it is a very pleasant aroma. Has a bit of an identity crisis on the nose though because I get some citrus notes as well as a tough of evergreen. Flavor is nice. There is a great bready, toasty note from the yeast, some nice hop backing, and a hint of a floral note. Really streamlined. Texture is nice. Medium bodied. Solid balance. Good astringency, though not over the top. Compared to a traditional APA this would seem weak or lacking but compared to British styles (the lighter flavors etc...) It really comes off as a nice change of pace. A good find. | Bud Light Lime | 41,821 | 29 | 4.2 | Light Lager | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,319,323,473 | cbarrett4 | I hate my friends so much for pouring this into my glass at a fun little get together while I wasn't looking... Really clear urine color with zero head but lots of carbonation. Smells like a urinal cake. Seriously. Fake lime (wtf is 'natural' lime FLAVOR anyway?) and old stale pee smell. If you can believe, the taste is even worse. Take bud light, which is already flavorless and horrid, then add fake lime (what tastes like those nasty green frozen pops) and mix together. I don't usually hate on beer, but something is wrong when InBev sells millions of cases of this every year. If you enjoy lovingly hand crafted beer, then stay clear of this toxic waste nightmare. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Boddingtons Pub Ale | 1,798 | 655 | 4.7 | English Pale Ale | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1,249,014,511 | connoisseur | I had Boddingtons for the first time, tonight. I started bartending in a new bar that carried a few beers that I was unfamiliar with and definitely wanted to try. I asked around, and was told that I would enjoy this one, and so it began... Much to my surprise, I fell in love... I found that the pour, is thick, with a copper color in the bubbling from the fresh popped widget. After clearing, it cleared to a caramel coloring with a silky head... as is the first taste. Slightly sweet and silky, with a lingering, very slight bitter flavor. I don't appreciate sweet beers as much as others do... I was shocked by the subtleties of the, sometimes harsh flavors of "sweet"... "bitter"... "rich"... "thick"... I felt that this was a brilliant fusion of my favorite qualities of beer! I enjoyed it immensely! I recommend this beer to anyone who, although enjoys the taste of Guinnes, doesn't enjoy the first one as much as the second. If you drink Guinness, and haven't tried this one yet... use it as an "opener". You'll love it, too! For the record... pour it from a bottle or can into a frosted glass... | #9 | 299 | 96 | 5.1 | Fruit / Vegetable Beer | 4 | 2.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,251,667,057 | connoisseur | I've tasted this beer from a bottle and from tap, prefer it from tap, seems more "alive". I love the mysterious, "fruity" taste to this beer. I even love the fact that I can't pin-point the flavor... adds to it's intrigue. Everyone has a differant opinion of this beer, most like it... I use it in my bar as an out... something to pull people away from "lights". It's intrigue pulls them in, even if they don't have another, they've usually enjoyed venturing out. I love it. Not the best beer I've tasted, but the most interesting and fun! I feel they got creative with the blend of flavors, and advertizing, making it one of the most popular beers in my area. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Tinkov Royal Russian Pilsner | 5,936 | 621 | 5 | German Pilsener | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 1,114,805,581 | Skidz | Pours out pale straw and sits a bright faint yellow in the glass with a large soapy white head fading to a faint skim, holding strong on the sides leaving a good coat of lacing on the glass. Smells big and crisp up front. Sharp grainy nose with boatloads of grassiness. Crackery flavors build up the malt caracter, just think saltines and you're already there. Solid hop bitterness driven by mid-summer's grassy flavors, dry and sharp. Basic duality system here, well-played out. Very light and sharp, crisp carbonation. A basic pils I guess, nothing real exciting. | Quöllfrisch Naturtrüb | 14,647 | 5,687 | 4.8 | Munich Helles Lager | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 1,108,240,531 | Skidz | Pours out pale straw and sits a bright golden yellow in the glass with a large white head, fading to a good skim, leaving the glass coated with white lacings. Smells nice and crisp, inticing malty aromas. Almost honey-like sweetness balanced with pils malt. Extremely floral, totally seductive. Tastes light with refined sweetness. Delicately doughy, some crackery presence. Apple skins on the bitter end, very mild grassy notes. Very faint touch of caramel, even a pinch of toastiness. Finish is mildly bitter, lingering malts and floral notes. Crisp and totally refreshing in the mouth. Nice carbonation and a good, even light body. Primed for sucking down. I had this beer once before, almost a year ago, but didn't think much of it. Trying it now changed my mind completely. Very easy to drink, and if you want something nice to drink on the lighter side, this beer is definately a must find. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pumking | 38,394 | 3,818 | 8.6 | Pumpkin Ale | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,316,495,491 | Sgorzynski | Bomber poured into a snifter. Poured with a deep copper and essentially no head. Smell is of strong gingerbread, pumpkin, nutmeg and some clove. Taste is of the same, with some vanilla and maybe some butterscotch coming through. Basically tastes like a pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. Mouthfeel is a little thin considering the ABV. Interesting take on a pumpkin beer. Has some of the spices like you would expect yet the gingerbread crust really comes through in the nose and taste. | Pumpkinhead Ale | 1,932 | 139 | 5.1 | Pumpkin Ale | 3 | 2.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1,314,400,346 | Sgorzynski | Pours a burnt copper with about a 2 finger head into a pint glass. Smell is of too much clove and nutmeg. Taste is of the same. Absolutely no pumpkin to be found. Feels really carbonated, almost too bubbly. Not impressed by this at all. If I drink a pumpkin beer, I want to taste pumpkin. None in this one at all. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale (2007-2009) | 37,477 | 140 | 5.9 | American IPA | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,250,706,789 | MisterSH | Attractive 12 oz bottle. No freshness date noted. Poured into a tulip glass. Pours a reddish, coppery brown. A nice creamy head lingers around a finger and a half thick, with some amazing lacing. This beer looks delicious as the head starts to melt away and develops some appetizing craters and pits. Smell is most all hops, heavy on the piny/herby notes with some citrusy backbone. Also a fresh bready malt component here. Not overpoweringly aromatic, just right. Off the bat, a nice frontal dose of hops. Quick bite of herbal, piny bitterness mellows rather quickly and fades into a distinctly bready, pleasant aftertaste. Some earth notes, pleasantly balanced. Feel is quite clean. Moderate on the carbonation and rather light on the tongue, a slight oily viscosity to it as it cleanses the palate. Quite crisp and refreshing, strongly hopped but well balanced. | Ascension | 50,609 | 3,185 | 6.8 | Belgian IPA | 4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,263,959,983 | MisterSH | A few days ago I really enjoyed haverhill's joshua norton. Tonight I'm trying ascension. Pouring the 22oz into a tulip glass. Pours a rich straw gold with a bubbly finger head. A fine looking brew indeed. Wow, a great nose on this thing. Noble hops and yeast are my first impressions. I'm catching wiffs of dark, ripe fruit, perhaps some green apples. Also a sort of creamy vanilla in there. Slightly citric, predominantly herbal hop aroma. A hint of bubblegum. First taste reveals a strong hop bitterness, with a fruity sweet note, and a fascinating aftertase that flashes between a cracker-like bready malt, citric hops, and sweet belgian-yeast inspired flavors. More drinking reveals a strong malt backbone in this beer, delicious. Hoppiness is not quite as herbal as I was expecting, there is distinct grapefruit and pinyness to it, but certainly the overall impression is of the noble saaz. The bottle had me expecting a spicy IPA, which this is really not. Any peppery notes the belgian yeast imparts are balanced nicely by the noble hops and the result is that there is no "stand out" belgian spice flavor, instead everything is quite clean and well-integrated. There is definitely a hint of sweet bubblegum, but again the malt is surprisingly assertive and overrides the sweetness from becoming too noticeable. The finish, which I initially described as a crackery malt, might actually be a combination of tastes accentuated by the belgian yeast. It reminds me of those black pepper crackers. Alcohol is pretty subtle, but is noticeable on the finish and leaves a nice warmth on the palate. Feels great on the tongue. Moderate carbonation balances what might otherwise be a slightly viscous brew. Very drinkable. Things are really well balanced here, unusually so. This is one of those beers that presents you with a huge bouquet of flavors, but it's hard to identify each one individually as they are all so subtle and well-balanced that they play off each other and create one cohesive whole. At 7.3%, it's not a exactly huge beer, and it goes down so easily I'll have no problem finishing this bomber and wouldn't hesitate to crack another. Will definitely be having this again. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse | 1,946 | 142 | 5 | Hefeweizen | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 1,119,214,051 | Scheity | It poured into a pint glass (a free Dogfishhead one that Marty's Liquors in Boston gave me yesterday) and it kept going. The head climbs so high that you're sure it'll pour over the glass, but then just keeps climbing, almost understanding your fear. So thick, it's not really going anywhere. A golden color, as per most Weissen. And the smell is really a very sweet, bready smell. Inviting as hell. Then the taste comes off very wheaty in the beginning, very easy on the mouth, and trails into a dulled, sweet aftertaste that brings you right back. Great for the afternoon and summer, which is exactly when I'm drinking it. | #9 | 299 | 96 | 5.1 | Fruit / Vegetable Beer | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,107,813,084 | Scheity | Magic Hat is one of the biggest perks about going to school in Boston. My Vermont buddies go crazy about it, and for good reason. Works best, if in a bottle, poured into a pint glass. A slightly reddish-orange color. Generally pretty small head. The taste, a light hoppy taste with the apricot flavor -- great clincher, not overwhelming at all -- makes for a hell of a session beer. Take a whiff of it beforehand, it's got a lovely and full fruity aroma. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Tröegs Nugget Nectar | 15,881 | 694 | 7.5 | American Amber / Red Ale | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,299,801,604 | TheMadChef10 | Poured a two finger head, its a slightly dark amber color. The smell is very hoppy with a hint of pine. I personally like IPA's so this was a good pick. It was basically all hop flavor more of the citrusy strains, I actually got a little bit of green apples. The mouthfeel was nice I found it to be very bubbly for a few seconds then dissipates. For me this is a very drinkable beer it would probably go well with a very simple roast chicken over white rice. | Orion Premium Draft Beer | 7,511 | 2,550 | 4.7 | Japanese Rice Lager | 2 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 | 1,301,435,337 | TheMadChef10 | Poured a 2 finger head, a very pale golden color. I didnt get too much smell out of it, it kind of reminded me of the beer i drank in college. the taste was crisp but not really much after that. The mouthfeel was a little spicy. I would probably drink it again just to hang out just to drink. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock | 14,309 | 35 | 5.8 | Bock | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,326,262,264 | Cummins9110 | A- black with a tan head s - sweet chocolate/ milk chocolate T - smells exactly like the smell, like drinking a candy bar, very sweet/ milk chocolate M - medium bodied Overal, This is the one beer in the winter pack that I could pass on, I love porters and stouts but im more of the coffee/roasted barley flavor fan | Single-Wide I.P.A. | 46,606 | 423 | 5.7 | American IPA | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,316,065,529 | Cummins9110 | First off when I poured this the appearance was a brown/green/amber/cloudy mix which most American IPAs have, this is unfiltered obviously, but the head on this nearly overflowed from the 16oz glass, which means about 4oz of foam, I gotta say I'm impressed especially since the head last a while and is extremely fluffy and thick The taste is very smooth and balanced, bitterness isn't overpowering while hop presence is very known, good floral/cirtus hops and a full body to back it up Overall I got this beer as a joke since its a Single Wide name and actually I'm extremely impressed | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Gulden Draak (Dark Triple) | 155 | 48 | 10.5 | Belgian Strong Dark Ale | 4.5 | 3 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | 1,264,829,720 | brewsky24 | A: it has a wonderful golden bronze tint that glows when held to the light. S: can barely smell it. what you can detect smells good but i like a beer with a stronger smell. T: it has a full flavor that hits all the right notes. full body to start and a smooth and very sweet finish that makes you impatient for another sip. Kind of tastes like a liquid caramel apple but better. it tastes like an angels nipple nectar. M: just the right amount of carbonation and very smooth all the way through. D: extremely drinkable. You would never know that it was 10.5 percent if you didnt read the label. Its super smooth and only gets better the more you drink. | Burton Baton | 18,862 | 10,099 | 10 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 3 | 1,264,830,979 | brewsky24 | A: has a very attractive amber appearance. only about a quarter inch of head. S: A strong malty odor followed by a very nice fruity aroma. T: tastes like a mix between the 90 minute and the Rasin de Etre. the vanilla flavor is the first thing that pops out and stays with you the whole sip. theres a strong malty flavor and a little bitterness in the back round. M: A little extra syrupy with a light carbonation. its still pretty smooth though. D: I would love to drink one of these every now and then but its not something i would want to drink all night. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Gandy Dancer Honey Ale | 3,098 | 612 | 5.8 | American Pale Ale (APA) | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,257,617,952 | MarvinTheMarzen | The Gandy Dancer is a pleasant appearing beer that disappoints in the mouth. Somewhat hoppy for this style but not in a good way - its too harsh to be pleasant. The sweetness from the honey is apparent but can't counteract the harshness of the hops. This is one of the better beers that I had at Flossmoor but I wasn't overly impressed with any of them. | EisPhyre | 28,944 | 368 | 9.8 | Eisbock | 4.5 | 2.5 | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,295,144,844 | MarvinTheMarzen | According to the label, this brew is akin to Capital's Autumnal Fire but has been "modified, manipulated, and concentrated". I think it loses something int the shift from dopplebock to eisbock; it has a dry finish which masks some of the typical maltiness. Eisphyre pours a clear caramel brown with a low head. The scent is very subtle, especially for a 9.8 ABV beverage. The alcohol does not interfere with the taste either. The beer starts off with a subtle taste but becomes more pronounced as it warms, maintaining a smoothness throughout. Autumnal Fire is a tough act to follow, but big beer lovers will enjoy this brew. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Blue Moon Belgian White | 1,212 | 306 | 5.4 | Witbier | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1,210,779,146 | adammacmillan | this is my favorite beer, its a cloudy look means its a good wheat beer. it goes down very smooth. it had a unique smell to it so you can tell its blue moon. you get less of a head hen non wheat beers. it is a great beer for a good price. the main thing to remember when drinking blue moon is to have an orange slice with it | Miller Chill | 35,735 | 105 | 4.1 | Light Lager | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,210,781,017 | adammacmillan | the first time i had this was in Vegas. i was living overseas and have never herd of it. i was surprise at the taste i have never had before. it has a lime taste like some Mexican beers. it is a good summer beer its very light. this is not my favorite beer but not my least favorite | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Winterhook Winter Ale | 13,906 | 18,134 | 5.9 | Winter Warmer | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,172,685,415 | acer95 | nice color head a little wanting but with good residuals enjoy the hoppiness but still a tad too sweet/caramelly a special occassion, cold night kind of ale 6.0 alc buzzes nicely well above the average brew but not great somehow has a slightly mass produced mouthfeel they tried to mask with heavy caramels and hops | Corona Extra | 232 | 75 | 4.6 | American Adjunct Lager | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 1,149,517,118 | acer95 | Corona - the great trend beer. Color, chardonnay and water. Smell, faint hop with water Taste, light, very light. Overall appeal: on a hot day this beer goes down real easy and real light, but leaves much to be desired and imagined. Not nearly as much body as the mass euro lager imports, but its near water-like quality makes it popular in hot climates. Nothing special but not offensive. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Oak Aged Unearthly (Imperial India Pale Ale) | 47,151 | 3,818 | 11 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,302,969,629 | Siggy125 | Got in a trade from Shaggy, thanks man. Appearance: Golden copper in color, very clear and non-opaque. Small off white head with good ammounts of lacing. Smell: Not as much hop presence as I expected. Good whiffs of caramel malty sweetness much like a Scottish ale. Very balanced hop profile and faint oak on the nose. Taste: I like this alot. I get caramel, vanilla and some Xmas beer spices on the front end and mild balanced hops and slight oakiness on the back end. The more it warms, I get more baking spices setting in. At 9.9 abv, the alcohol does not make much of an appearance. I wish I had more of this. Anyone can hop the crap out of beer. But when hoppiness and all of these other flavors can be balanced like this, it's impressive. Nice job Sothern Tier. | Atwater Vanilla Java Porter | 33,336 | 15,280 | 6 | American Porter | 4 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,222,209,387 | Siggy125 | This type of beer is right up my alley, I've had quite a few of these and look forward to trying new ones. Pours a nice light chocolate brown in color, dense tan head fades fairly quick. The coffee taste comes across as more of a bitter instant coffee with mild sweetness. Tried 2-3 sips to adjust to the bitterness and find some vanilla, but no luck. I was disappointed and barely finished the 1 bottle. Sorry, but didn't care for it. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Irish Ale | 3,279 | 423 | 5.8 | Irish Red Ale | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,237,206,566 | Strand | Boulevard Irish Ale is an Irish red ale brewed by Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City. Irish Ale has a lovely red hue, typical of the style. It pours with a nice head, and has a taste that will keep you coming back for more. Boulevard's spring seasonal, Irish Ale is available from January through March. In my opinion, Irish Ale is the best of Boulevard's seasonal beers. | Michelob DunkelWeisse | 43,929 | 29 | 5.5 | Dunkelweizen | 3.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 1,236,788,446 | Strand | I've had good beers. I've had bad beers. This beer would be classified as the latter. If there's one word that sums up what this beer is like, it is this - BANANAS. If you like banana beer, you are in luck. If you don't like banana beer, then prepare for a mouth full of awful beer. I like experimenting and trying different kinds of beer, but this is a new flavor for me. Perhaps I wasn't prepared for it, because nowhere on the packaging does it say "Warning - this beer tastes like bananas." Maybe I'm still new to beer critiquing, but I for one will not be purchasing any more Michelob DunkelWeisse. I like Michelob beers, but not this one. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Killian's Irish Red | 909 | 306 | 4.9 | American Amber / Red Lager | 4 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,168,382,964 | IcemanYaw | Irish Red is well...a nice red color with almost a golden glow to it. The head was fairly substantial and lasted for most of the beer. Its slight carbonation made it go down nice and smooth. I knew i was drinking a beer when it came to all the categories. A drinkable beer and a good step up from the traditional. | Busch Light | 1,390 | 29 | 4.1 | Light Lager | 2 | 1.5 | 2 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,167,526,341 | IcemanYaw | Busch Lite isnt the best beer one could ever partake in. Color is a pale not even quite staw color. The head is never that thick and doesnt stay past the first few drinks. Those drinks by the way, kind of taste like carbonated water with a slightly hoppy tastse but nothing special. Its very bubbly. Ok to drink when its ice cold, its actually drinkable then. Any rate it works when ure just a college student on a budget. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Brooklyn Brown Ale | 146 | 45 | 5.6 | American Brown Ale | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 1,178,419,055 | TheDragonTony | Appearance: Pours a dark brown with an ample white creamy head. The head leaves a nice lace as it dissipates. As I hold it up to the light it is clear. Smell: Sweet and malty with chocolate and caramel tones as well Taste: Roasted malts to start followed by nuts and chocolate and finishing with a nice hop bitterness to balance. Mouthfeel: Slippery with a medium body and a good amount of carbonation Drinkability: Tasty and goes down pretty easily, I could see having a few of these in a night. | Prohibition Porter | 27,343 | 1,709 | 5.2 | American Porter | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,179,934,276 | TheDragonTony | I really enjoyed this beer, I liked everything about it, and when I make it back to Capitol City Brewing I know that I'll be having at least one of these. A: Dark Ruby Red that appears black with a thin brown head that laced my glass nicely. S: Roasted malt was the predominate thing that I smelled here. I also got a little coffee and chocolate. T: Delicious. Malty with only a slight hop presence up front. M: Smooth, possibly a little more thin than I would expect from a porter. Good carbonation and overall a good mouthfeel. D: I found this to be extremely drinkable. I went in to the Capitol City Brewing hoping that they had something really hoppy (a DIPA maybe) and even with that hope came out loving this (not super hoppy) porter (I tried the sampler before I bought this pint). | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Maibock | 984 | 368 | 6.2 | Maibock / Helles Bock | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,208,660,023 | BeerCheese | Poured from a cold bottle into my favorite beer glass. Clear dark amber with very little head. Malty sweet smell, maybe with a hint of citrus and raisins. Malty with a slightly bitter finish. Medium carbonation, medium/heavy body. Fairly drinkable, but nothing special here. | Delirium Tremens | 1,385 | 180 | 8.5 | Belgian Strong Pale Ale | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,171,591,697 | BeerCheese | Took this 25.4 oz bottle out of the fridge, popped the cork (yes, it actually had a cork in it!), and poured it into a clean dry glass. Poured cloudy yellow with a huge white head. The pillowy soft head stuck around for a LONG time with nice lacing on the sides of the glass. First thing I smelled was citrus, more lemon than orange. Tough to smell anything through my stuffy cold though. Malty and citrusy taste with a little bitterness on the finish. A little taste of alcohol on the finish as well. Medium/high carbonation with a little alcohol warmth going down, which doesn't surprise me with the 9% ABV. All in all, this was a good beer and I'm sure 25.4 ounces won't be enough for tonight! | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Long Hammer IPA | 34,688 | 18,134 | 6.5 | American IPA | 3.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,231,621,079 | SwiftyMcBeer | Golden color with a thin head. This smells a little weak and that carries over into the taste. It's like someone took a hop-bomb and cut it with Miller lite or something. That isn't doing this beer justice though, because it isn't miller lite, it's better then that, just not by a ton. It is an extremely drinkable IPA and you could do a lot worse on a summers day out by the lake. A good value beer and maybe a way to introduce some swill drinkers to something with a touch more care put into it. | Zombie Dust | 64,228 | 26 | 6.2 | American Pale Ale (APA) | 4 | 5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,294,703,245 | SwiftyMcBeer | The appearance wasn't anything mind blowing but I loved the smell, the grapefruit, the floral aroma, oh man, I could sit with my nose deep into a glass of this for awhile. The taste reminded me of Double Trouble from Founders which is a bit random, but it's what immediately came to mind. Maybe not as complex a taste but still really strong. Great hops presence, good sweetness but not to cloying. This is extremely drinkable and the growler flew by. I hope 3F's makes this a regular, I would love to have this to drink during the summer months. Just when you start to wonder if 3F's can bring something new to the party, they drop this delightful treasure. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rolling Rock Extra Pale | 567 | 174 | 4.6 | American Adjunct Lager | 2 | 1.5 | 2 | 1.5 | 2 | 1,058,636,589 | Ryggwelted | Purchased a case of this in my quest to find the best drinking everyday beer that is brewed in Pennsylvania. I was quite looking forward as I've had this as $1 drafts and didn't think it was terrible. Beer poured golden with white head and an off smell. Each subsequent beer was the same, consistancy good/beer bad. I couldn't give it away! I am perplexed at this beer's popularity. Enough said. | Neuschwansteiner | 3,183 | 620 | 4.7 | Munich Helles Lager | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 1,059,352,451 | Ryggwelted | .5 litre flip top brown bottle. Picture of neuschwanstein castle on the front and mountain cabin on the back label. Sometimes you must be wary of beer that comes in eye catching containers, but as I learned from skullsplitter good beers do come in interesting bottles. Poured classic lager gold in color with a nice two finger thick pillowy white head that hung around a while finally settling to a thin covering. Smell of sweet straw or grass. Mouthfeel is extremely melow and coats the mouth leaving the taste to linger. Worth repeating, this is one mellow lager with no bite whatsoever. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Masala Mama India Pale Ale | 6,368 | 1,177 | 5.9 | American IPA | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 1,243,827,482 | Bobbydigi | Thanks for Justn for the growler! A - Pours a dark red/copper color. One of the darker IPAs I've had. A little less than an inch of head with some nice lacing. S - Wow, the wonderful smell of hops slams the nose. Citrus hope for the most part a little piny. Overall awesome smell. T - Wonderful, one of the best IPAs I've had to date. Great hop presence will always satisfy a hop head, and satisfied I was. It is bitter but not too bitter. M/D - This beer is a good excuse for me to go on a road trip up north. I could drink these things all night. | Yeast Series: Brettanomyces | 60,031 | 13,307 | 8 | Belgian Strong Pale Ale | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 1,297,836,331 | Bobbydigi | 12oz bottle poured into a Tripel Karmeliet Tulip. A - Very cloudy brown/tan. Almost muddy looking. Thick foamy tan head is formed when the glass is swirled. S - Lots of funky goodness, citrus, band aid and a faint spiciness cinnamon maybe. T - Obviously this beer is brett forward so the funkiness from the nose is there. Same with the citrus/grapefruit from the hops that leaves a bitter finish. Also getting some lemon. After a few more sips the bitterness really lingers. M - Good carbonation and a light to medium body. D - The only thing that would keep me from drinking a few of these in a sitting is the price tag. Very good all around beer. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Saranac Black Forest | 321 | 99 | 5.5 | Schwarzbier | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 1,279,041,220 | JimbobAlonymous | Went to college 5 minutes from the brewery...been on a few tours. first experienced from the tap at their bar. Appearance: beautifully dark Smell: sweet...only a hint of alcohol smell Taste: also sweet, made me imagine drinking a stout while simultaneously eating a piece thick of chocolate cake. very good tasting beer. Mouthfeel: thick, creamy almost. Drinkability: The only problem I have with this beer is that I can't drink much of it at a time. For dinner, or just one or two hanging out in the pub, fantastic...but for an all nighter? not so much. | Dundee India Pale Ale | 25,144 | 302 | 6.3 | American IPA | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1,283,904,094 | JimbobAlonymous | Talk about average. I'm new to the world of reviewing beers and I've been wowed easily before but this one...I've got nothing. A: Light brown, good sized head, but it dissapears in about 7 seconds. S: not much of a smell, but hints at both bitter and sweet...again, it dissapated and was undetectable in just a minute. T: little bit of sweetness on the front of the toungue that sneaks in with an overall bitterness and an unpleasant aftertaste. Definitely leaves you with a low-grade-bear aftertaste M: first sip had carbonated feel, further in, fades like everything else good. D: no. not for me. I think I know a couple people that would enjoy this, but I definitely don't want another one. I would call it the most average and unimpressive IPA-labeled beer I've tasted. generally dissapointed after buying a box called "craft beer" pack and expecting something with a little more personality. well, I gave the points a little more generosity than my words, because I want to leave room for my inexperience reviewing, but I do not like this beer. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Shiner Bock | 1,352 | 143 | 4.4 | Bock | 3 | 2 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,174,941,723 | CowboyDarb | I was surprised to see this at my local corner bar about 2 weeks ago. I used to drink it while stationed in San Antonio. It's not a common beer here in PA. It was an accident at first, but now they carry it regularly. I just grabbed a six pack on the way home from work tonight. Poured from a longneck bottle into a pint glass, it is crystal clear and dark amber in color. There's a full 2 fingers of parchment colored head that disapated rather quickly leaving a little lace and a few spots down the glass. Not much of an aroma to speak of. Just smells like beer. Taste is rich, full of roasted malt, a little metalic and slight hint of fruity/ester. Finishes pretty clean with just a passing thought of hops. I had no problem downing 4 or 5 Shiners over the course of 2 hours at the bar last saturday. It's a good beer to drink with friends while thowing darts, shooting pool, or what have you. Almost everyone I've introduced it to has enjoyed it. | HopDevil Ale | 1,005 | 345 | 6.7 | American IPA | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 1,177,368,474 | CowboyDarb | The bar I sometimes, kinda DJ at was out of my usual Shiner Bock, so I asked the bar maid to surprise me. This is what she brought me. A brown 12 oz long neck bottle with a blue label that has a really cool picture of a devil made from hop leaves. I couldn't find a birth date. A: It poured a medium amber color. Thick rich cream colored head with pretty good retention that leaves some light lacing all the way down. S: HOPS! Also some citrus. T: Damn that's a strong ale! It truely is a hop devil! Some citrus comes out along with a little bit of coffee. I'm sure it's in there somewhere, but try as I might, I just can't seem to detect any malt. MF: this beer overwhelms your taste buds, it feels very rich and full D: I don't think I could drink more than a couple three of these, but it is a very enjoyable change of pace for a non-hop head | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
471 IPA | 22,527 | 2,137 | 9.2 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 4 | 2.5 | 4 | 3 | 4.5 | 1,277,673,208 | chicagoish | A- Orange / light bronze, and clear. Small thin head that leaves a soapy residue as you drink. S- Very Faint fruit smell. And also a faint peppery hopiness. T- I expected more of a bite. It does have some bitterness but not an overt bite. Slight hints of alcohol but at 9.2% ABV it's very smooth. I was expecting more taste from this beer, and it's rather bland. M- Smooth with little carbonation. D- Decent. This goes down well and you could have quite a few, but I expect with the ABV you don't want to be driving. | 60 Minute IPA | 6,108 | 10,099 | 6 | American IPA | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,276,979,713 | chicagoish | Appearance: a straw/golden yellow with thick head and good lacing. Smell: A citrusy and Hoppy smell with a hint of pine. Taste: A strong hoppy taste. Good for the hophead in all of us.. Mouthfeel: Smooth with that bitter feel in the finish. Drinkability: Nice IPA that isn't too overpowering, letting you have more than a few in one session Comments: A fine beer! | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Monk Madness (JLS Release #18) | 33,039 | 132 | 7.4 | American Strong Ale | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,203,559,766 | bort11 | 22 oz bottle poured into a Boulevard Smokestack goblet. Creamy light tan head that is quick to recede. Not a lot of lacing. color is a dark mahogany brown with chestnut highlight. Smell is a little weak, but there is some nice hops presence. Taste is an interesting mix of malt and hops. It kind of changes it's character with each drink. A little confused. Mouthfeel is on the thin side. It's an interesting beer. I was expecting something a little more Belgian in style with a name like Monk Madness. Oh well. | Peroni Nastro Azzurro | 1,790 | 258 | 5.1 | Euro Pale Lager | 1.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 1,171,858,658 | bort11 | 12 oz green bottle poured into a pilsner glass. Very little head and no lacing to speak of. Color is a pale watery yellow. Active carbonation streamers. Smell at first is slightly skunky, but mellows no a bland cereal grain aroma. Taste is a very weak grain flavor. Mouthfeel is watery and thin. This is easy to drink just because water is easy to drink. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cold Front | 52,334 | 651 | 7.2 | Belgian Dark Ale | 4 | 5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,291,685,837 | anotherpg | Came out with nearly half head when poured into a high glass. This amber ale smelled fantastic -- very memorable. The taste is a sweet Belgian dark style -- chewy is the best way to describe it. It's a craft brew for sure: this would scare your average beer drinker away. I'm more of Belgian purist and this is an interpretation of the style more than anything else. Worthy if you can get it. | Hex | 60,620 | 96 | 5.4 | American Amber / Red Ale | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,289,776,279 | anotherpg | A fine Red Ale / Octoberfest? It was lighter and fizzier than I expect an Octoberfest to be. My main complaint with MH is whatever yeast they use is quite sweet. This goes down fine, but has a pronounced aftertaste that you don't get with their lighter beers. Best in a mix 12 pack. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Samuel Adams Boston Lager | 104 | 35 | 4.9 | Vienna Lager | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,296,753,069 | Bigboyash73 | This is what was expected! Most foreigners have told me this is the beer america offers! Its good, but maybe not the best. I would love to have this beer on tap. It had a nice dark color to it and had a great mix of bitterness and sweetness! Perfect balance! | Beck's | 2,435 | 32 | 5 | German Pilsener | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,296,752,142 | Bigboyash73 | This beer is much better in a can than it is bottled! I once had a german friend who offered this beer to me and I wasnt impressed. Granted it does taste better to the good ol' american bud light! Becks has an awful smell to it! But if you can get beyond the smell it does taste ok! | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Stone IPA (India Pale Ale) | 88 | 147 | 6.9 | American IPA | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,202,951,025 | Hatch | Pours from a 12oz brown bottle with a pry-off cap. Freshness date is present on bottle. I love these bottles. Pours a somewhat dark, golden amber color with a white head about one finger thick, or more depending on how you pour it. Leaves a good amount of lacing that sticks around for a while on the way down. Smells of citrusy, and piney hops. A lot of hops present in the nose, and a mild spiciness here. Hops everywhere. In just the right amount too. Not enough to want to call it a double IPA, but perfect for an IPA. Taste of citrusy mainly, but with a lot of piney hops coming in afterwards. Has a good malt base to balance things out. Good amount of bitterness to finish things out. Alcohol isn't very noticeable at all. Great mouthfeel; oily and creamy. Great level of carbonation. Very drinkable for an IPA. Notes: Probably the best example of an IPA I've ever tasted. I've had double IPAs before which lean towards the extreme side, but if you're not looking for extreme amount of hops, but still want a good fix, this is your brew. | Hoegaarden Original White Ale | 248 | 83 | 4.9 | Witbier | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,201,426,536 | Hatch | 12oz brown bottle with pry-off cap. Freshness date located on label. Pours a cloudy, very pale yellow. Hazy from the unfiltered yeast. Forms a fluffy, off-white head, decent retention. Not much lace going on here, but it's appropriate. Smells of light sweet spice, some sourness from the yeast, and sometimes you can pick up some hints of banana. Not very aromatic, but for what you can detect, it smells good. Notes of sweet and sour in the taste. The sourness coming from the yeast, but it's not "sour" in terms you normally think. Taste of mild spiciness, some hints of lemon zest and banana. Light citrusy hop taste, with some faint bitterness coming through in the end. This brew is mild and easy to drink, as are most witbiers. Mouthfeel isn't thin, as some people might suspect, but isn't thick; it falls somewhere in the middle, and is somewhat chewy. Good amount of carbonation; would call it crisp but not a sharp crisp. Notes: A great witbier that's easy to drink, and pretty delicious if you enjoy the style. The only drawback is that it cost a little more than it should. I also hear that if you drink it in Belgium that it has more of a flavor kick that in does here. I guess it loses a little something on the plane ride over here. Nonetheless it's an enjoyable witbier. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fantôme De Noel | 2,204 | 738 | 10 | Saison / Farmhouse Ale | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,200,179,909 | buckeyesox | Pours like a strong dark, it has an off white head that leaves no lacing. Smells strongly of dark fruits, tropical fruits, alcohol, some malts and yeasts. The taste has the typical fresh lemon sourness up front with some dark fruits and malt notes. The sip becomes a creamy foam inside your mouth and the aftertaste leave some tropical, passion fruit and lemon notes behind. Although unique, this is the best "Saison" I've had yet. | Barfly India Pale Ale | 31,683 | 1,445 | 6.5 | American IPA | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,225,933,625 | buckeyesox | This beer doesn't have much going for it in smell and taste. I noticed some mild pine malts and taste of oxidation. They need to amp up the hops for this to fit into the ipa categorey. The appearance was nice, dark amber in color but the rest was a let down. It has a decent body with crisp carbonation. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Trafalgar India Pale Ale | 4,355 | 18 | 6 | English India Pale Ale (IPA) | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,147,580,778 | HochFliegen | Pours a light cooper color with a thin ring of foam that contributed to alot of lacing of the glass. Smell was floral with some fruity notes in there as well. Citrus was more prominent than any other fruit smell. A light malt sweetness was also in the aroma. Like a carmel sweetness. The flavor was a nice bite of Goldings hops mixed with the sweet malt flavor. Finish is dry and the bitterness lingers on well after the final sip. A nice well balanced beer that Ill gladly buy again. | Don de Dieu | 694 | 22 | 9 | Belgian Strong Pale Ale | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 1,127,968,848 | HochFliegen | Well this is truley a great tasting Belgian Strong Pale Ale. Color was a pale golden color with a slight haze. Nice thick frothy head that was developing like a cumulus cloud on a hot summer day. If you know what that looks like. The smell was just what I thought from this style beer. A fruity and floral like scent, a nice balance. Not overpowering very subtle and pleasant. Tatste was spicy at first with a slight citrus zing. A nice dry aftertaste rounds out this well balanced and not so overpowering beer. The ABV is powerfull but you cant taste it. Its an amazingly smooth beer. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Orval Trappist Ale | 129 | 37 | 6.9 | Belgian Pale Ale | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,312,184,504 | 20ozmonkey | Drank this as a victory beer after spending way too much time buildiing an Ikea bed. Poured into a Chimay goblet. Hazy amber color. Tiny bubbles pillowing in the center. Smells very floral with a honey sweetness that I'm having a hard time pinning down, but I'm liking it. I've not had a Belgian quite like this. It's very light and refreshing with lots of copper on the middle of the palate. Bready and bitter on the finish. This isn't the Belgian yeast bomb that I'm used to. This has a very smooth mouthfeel. There is lots of carbonation but it only slightly tingles your mouth versus giving it a burning feeling. I've been eyeing this beer for quite some time and I'm glad I finally picked one up. I'll probably get more in the future. | Damnation | 12,770 | 863 | 7.75 | Belgian Strong Pale Ale | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,306,451,350 | 20ozmonkey | I have this beer just about every time I go to Toronado, but I've never reviewed it. I have a bottle now and it's about time I do that. Pours a great hazy golden color with about a one finger white head that doesn't look like it's going anywhere any time soon. I smell spices and yeast with a little bit of alcohol on the tip of the nose. Perhaps a bit of orange. Oh I love me a Belgian pale. This has a great spicey tinge to it with a nice hop bitterness. The finish is a bitter yeast blast that you can feel all around your mouth. The beer itself is light with crisp carbonation. This is easily one of my favorite Russian River beers. It is reasonably priced and is so solid in all aspects. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
NOLA Brown Ale | 48,315 | 18,854 | 4 | English Dark Mild Ale | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1,245,378,958 | Jablonski | A: deep brown color, lasting chocolate colred head S: roasted malts, light nutty aroma, and some chocolate T: It has nice malty-nutty taste through out with chocolate in the background. Pleasant roasted aftertaste. M: This is the consistancy Abita should strive for on their beers--a heavy body with average carbonation. D: I could've had several of these beers if I had time to be their longer. Great effort, as I couldn't ask for more from a local brewer. | Yuengling Black & Tan | 1,381 | 23,980 | 4.7 | Black & Tan | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1,232,157,785 | Jablonski | Poured a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass. A: initially appears to be an opaque dark brown color, but it is a clear ruby when held to light; there is a small head and no lacing S: quite a weak smell; i can pick up light hints of malts and alcohol T: nothing special here either; it's pretty much roasted malts and nothing else M&D: carbonation is decent, but the beer is too watery; it's a very drinkable beer | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Elwood's IPA | 37,531 | 15,750 | 7.1 | American IPA | 5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 1,212,503,164 | bigkingken | Good review previous to this post. The smell wasn't quite there, but everything else about it was exceptional in my opinion. I'm not a huge IPA fan, but I would drink this every night if given the opportunity. The typical bitterness of an IPA is extremely well balanced by the sweetness of the malt and the fruityness of the hops. Every stage of the drinking experience is great from initial sweet splash, to the citrus complexity, to the smooth finish that lingers just long enough to savor, but not too long to influence the food. | Grove St. Pale Ale | 7,023 | 2,790 | 5.6 | American Pale Ale (APA) | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,265,397,876 | bigkingken | Taster from the tap on 1-31-10. The Pale Ale is actually not too bad. Though the board says it is malty, it really isn't, though compared to the rest of their beers I guess it is. It is again a little low on hops. There is not much bitterness though it does have some good floral notes. One of the few beers I'd order a pint of here. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fuel Cafe (Coffee Flavored Stout) | 2,870 | 741 | 5.93 | American Stout | 3.5 | 3 | 2 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1,170,115,913 | Sjixxxy | 12oz bottle. Label nicked to indicate it was bottled during the 4th week of December. (2006 I really hope) I don't think I've ever bought a six pack before where looking to the last five was something I really didn't want to do. The idea of a coffee mixed with stout was intriguing enough, but in the end the only part of the coffee I can taste is a strong acidic sourness, and that is pretty much all I could taste. I was hoping for a nice stout flavor with a hint of coffee, but what I got was so strong that every swig feels like drinking a citrus soda after brushing my teeth. Drinkability is very low for me. Given the difficulty of getting through one, I may have to save the rest as pawns to sacrifice if someone too drunk to care about quality attempts to raid my stash. | Unplugged Enigma | 23,459 | 590 | 5.5 | Fruit / Vegetable Beer | 4.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,167,704,485 | Sjixxxy | A weird brew, truly fitting to the name of "Enigma". Each sip seems to hit you with the favors of about 15 different fruits, or maybe just one fruit created in a New Glarus basement laboratory that science is yet to give a name. Either way, this feels more like drinking a fruit juice that makes your head light, then a traditional beer style. Which may explain why everyone I let have a sip of mine universally said "That is the worst thing ever." I don't mind it though, I just couldn't see myself drinking it in mass quantities. I do love the red/brown murky appearance though. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Westmalle Trappist Dubbel | 674 | 208 | 7 | Dubbel | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,161,972,838 | Magpie14 | Appearance: wonderful cloudy cider color. Head was huge and foamed....very foamy. Looks good Smell: bursting with sweet fruity smells of mostly pears and a few plums. Touch of malt and a breaded/yeast smell to it. I also caught a very sutle smell of cloves and cinnamon spice Taste/Mouthfeel: strong malts and fruit. The pear flavor is present with a sour raisin and banana character. Big taste and very pleasing! Has sweet candy flavor and a touch of what seems like brown sugar. Became very crisp and smooth after a few drinks and maintained a nice spicey flavor throughout. Very drinkable and it floats softly on your tounge and in the mouth. Glad I bought this one! Great stuff! | Eastside Dark | 2,220 | 741 | 5.52 | Munich Dunkel Lager | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,245,178,037 | Magpie14 | It was bottled the third week of November '08, sat on the shelf for sometime as I opened the dust ridden bottle A: a thin foamy head arose after a rigorous pour and kept me company for most the drink, the lacing left a good impression. The body is a combination of burnt browns and lighter shades of red. Incredible amount of fizzy bubbles swirling about S: as I pulled the glass up to my nose the smell of stale cocoa and coffee was most prominent. This is paired with roasted barley and an oddly sweet metallic-like fume. Seems to be more on the sweet side, rather than bitter. It needs a bit more power T: has some Dunkel dimensions but is overshadowed by a slight dry astringency. Most notable are the roasted coffee and grains that regulate in a somewhat boring way. The cocoa notes even blend in some sugary lactose notes. It is starting to seem hearty enough and the sweetness matches the dryness that I noted earlier. Some slight spiciness can be detected throughout, in very small doses, as well as a delicate yeast character M: carbonation seems rather strong to me. While this beer is not really creamy, rather it is somewhat glass-like in it's feel. The body is a bit on the heavy side for some other Dunkel's, if my memory proves right? I don't mind that either, gives a little bottom end D: not a bad showing from Lakefront. I am not sure what I have had in the past from this Midwest Brewery but this brew ranks in the upper tier. I would have this again | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Prohibition Ale | 1,468 | 559 | 6.1 | American Amber / Red Ale | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,294,427,371 | Swamper | One of my all time favorite standbys. Great deep raw honey amber color with a fresh hop nose. Crisp hop up front quickly followed by mellow roasted malt which lingers then gives way and leaves a hop legacy on the tounge. Carbonation is right on with an ideal consistency. | Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout | 29,687 | 395 | 8.5 | American Double / Imperial Stout | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1,294,358,014 | Swamper | Bottled Nov 07. Immense head upon pour. Think it took me 3 or 4 very slow pours to empty the 12oz into the Luettich Balloon. Off white head with a bit of pigmentation settled over about a 5 minute period and left a bit of lacing above pour. Taste was a bit bitey from carbonation at first, vanilla came across on the sweet side. Upon warming a bit I couldn't get over the resemblance to what a flat Coke Classic would taste like if it went flat and was recarbonated and left warm. Not bad just couldn't get beyond that. Mouthfeel was pleasant, left slight booze aftertaste. Not sure I'd drink more than 1 of these in a single sitting. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Carlsberg Beer | 2,270 | 721 | 5 | Euro Pale Lager | 3 | 2 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1,078,075,339 | Doiv | "Possibly the best lager in the world. Thats not much of an achievement. Nor is the drink itself, for that matter. Its much better than the likes of Carling or Heineken, but hardly a touch on Stella or Becks for quality. Overall, what I would consider an average lager. | Sainsburys Blonde Ale | 10,690 | 5,062 | 4.5 | English Pale Ale | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1,086,265,212 | Doiv | Pours a bright yellowy gold colour with a big white head. This disperses to a thin film, that leaves little lacing. Aroma is powerful malts and hops, with a tiny biscuity hint, fruits, and something similar to molasses. Taste is bready, with tart, caramel/molasses, citrus hints, malts, a slim bitter finish and peppery aftertaste. Mouthfeel is good, drinkability is fantastic. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Robert Johnson's Hellhound On My Ale | 67,219 | 10,099 | 10 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 1,305,078,869 | bmo56 | The bottle alone drove me to buy the last one at the store I work at, but that not why your here, you're reading this to see if its any good, and in all honesty i think its OK, its definitely not Natty Ice, but then it's not delicious Palo Santo either. Orange in color and with about two fingers of head and good lacing it looks rather good. The smell is definite an ale but with a little dough to it. Mouthful to me felt like an ale smooth with some carbonation, but taste is what i found to the most disappointing part of Hellhound after i swallowed my first sip it was all fine and good, then it tasted like a just drank a shot of citrus vodka and that made me not so much sad , just really disappointed in it. I'm not saying to give it a try just lower your expectations of it. | Brooklyn Summer Ale | 32,631 | 45 | 5 | English Pale Ale | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 1,302,240,634 | bmo56 | Ah, Brooklyn Summer, the only summer beer I look forward to every year. Forget Sam Summer and Harpoon Summer, this is the summer beer that every one should give a chance too. The color is a dark pale straw to a good orange that is reminiscent of a summer sunset. The smell light citrus and by light, if you see some one put an orange wedge in this, take their glass remove the orange and chuck it at their head, is by far the best, not to much but no lacking. There is not need to enhance the taste with a freaking slice of orange. The carbonation to this summer delight, I feel is, again not a can of Bud, but not a can of Guinness canned Draught Stout . I love it, and wait for it every year, so give it a try. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A Little Sumpin' Extra! Ale | 52,077 | 220 | 8.74 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,258,860,636 | KJH | The beer builds a thick head out of the bottle and settles into a light straw color. You can tell that there are definitely a few hops in there. As the beer coats the mouth and palette it's obvious that there is indeed something extra in there - malt, alcohol, and hops. I'd place this with some other milder double IPAs. some alcohol tones come very late. This is a great IPA but I'd never sign myself up for more than one, unless I have no place to go that evening. | Hoptimum Double IPA - Beer Camp #19 | 55,939 | 140 | 10.4 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 4.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2 | 1,295,740,400 | KJH | This beer looks great in the glass but the aroma does not have the normal hop notes that i expect from a double IPA. This beer is HOT! The 10% ABV is present in every part of the taste. Reasonably bitter with some malt presence. My impression is that this is more like an imperial Amber with some extra hops. And did I mention the hot alcohol tones! That really made this beer almost undrinkable. And certainly not enjoyable. Save your money and buy 2 bottles of Hop Stoopid or your other favorite double IPA. | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Alpha King Pale Ale | 39 | 26 | 6 | American Pale Ale (APA) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,323,905,486 | Heatwave33 | Poured from a 12oz bottle to a Cigar City Snifter. Color: Amber with an off white head. Smell: Citrus (peach, orange, pineapple) and hops. Taste: Citrus (peach, grapefruit, orange) and hops. Mouthfeel: Great carbonation, slightly coarse and a medium dry finish. Overall: A great pale ale. Loved all the citrus and hops in it. All around solid brew. Definitely looking forward to drinking another. Cheers! | Heady Topper | 16,814 | 27,039 | 8 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1,323,008,827 | Heatwave33 | Poured from a 16oz can to a Cigar City Snifter. Color: A murky gold with lots of sediment. An off colored white head. Smell: Hops, citrus (grapefruit, lemon) and malts. Taste: Hops, citrus (grapefruit, lemon, pinapple) and malts. Mouthfeel: Good carbonation and smooth. Overall: The drinkability is out of the world. My brother and I enjoyed every aspect of this brew. The smell and taste were phenomonal! Would love to get a direct line to this. Cheers! | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss | 2,958 | 710 | 4.9 | Kristalweizen | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,207,795,790 | billybob | pours a crystal clear straw yellow color with a short white head that quickly faded to the beer and no lace. weak smell of cooked veggies matchs the taste thats all i want to say about that. mouthfeel was watery and carbonation weak. drinkability zero. | Samuel Adams Octoberfest | 102 | 35 | 5.3 | Märzen / Oktoberfest | 3.5 | 3 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,158,981,476 | billybob | amber color with one inch head that fades fast. slightly sweet peach or fruit taste more malt than hop. good mouthfeel very smooth not to much carbonation which i like. i'm not a big fan of samuel adams beers but i like this one and would buy it again. nice beer. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Founders Breakfast Stout | 11,757 | 1,199 | 8.3 | American Double / Imperial Stout | 5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1,268,964,083 | Drone53 | Appearance - Pitch black. A dissappearing head, but leaves a nice lace throughout. Smell - Smells like chocolate flavored coffee, not that i have ever had that, but thats how it smells. Taste - The coffee, and chocolate that exists in the nose follows with the first taste as well. The coffee flavor isn't some crap coffee you get at the gas station either. Its the high quality stuff you would get at some gourmet shop. Really excellent flavors. Mouthfeel - very full bodied. This is a BIG American beer. Fantastic stuff! Drinkability - Evene though it has a fairly high ABV i feel like i could drink a few of these in a sitting (2-3 probably). The only problem is you tend to become a little sleepy while drinking this. Overall, another excellent beer from Founders. This is a true testament as to why they are one of the best. | Burton Baton | 18,862 | 10,099 | 10 | American Double / Imperial IPA | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1,269,571,352 | Drone53 | 12oz. bottle poured into a pint glass. Appearance: A light tawny color with a nice finger head, which lasts a bit throughout. Also, sticks to the glass a bit. Smell: A nice hop flavor springs up initially in the smell, followed by a lite citrus smell. The strong malt character of this beer kicks in next with a slight carmel smell, then finishes with a nice hint of vanilla. Taste: The hops are nicely balanced by the malt. A nice citrus flavored followed up by warm carmel and vanilla. The slight hint of alcohol and bourbon finish this fine flavor. Mouthfeel: The malt and hoppiness are very balanced here. Not too drying of a flavor. Drinkability: A nice beer which I am glad I tried. I will like to try it again. A nice innovative beer from Dogfish Head. I almost feel like its one of their more balanced beers. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Chimay Première (Red) | 672 | 215 | 7 | Dubbel | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,293,476,731 | Phelps | Tiny bottle poured into a globe glass. Deep maroon, mostly hazy, with a full, puffy two-finger head of gorgeous foam that looks like it could hang out all night. It eventually becomes one finger of dense foam, leaving not much lace. In the nose: cinnamon, raspberries, maple, strawberry syrup and some graininess. The flavor is similar: maple, cinnamon, plums, cranberry, dark bread. Slightly dry finish with nice sweetness throughout. Medium light body, moderate fizziness. Nicely velvety, but little light in body for what I like from Belgians. Dryish finish with no noticeable alcohol. Chimay Red may not be as flavorful as other Belgian dubbels, but it's still impressive. When it's available at a bar in Vegas amidst a swath of BMC taps, all the better. | Founders Nemesis 2009 | 55,900 | 1,199 | 12 | Wheatwine | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 3 | 1,291,616,591 | Phelps | My first wheatwine! Big thanks go out to boralyl for providing this bottle. Pours a foggy tangerine, opaque enough to obscure everything behind it to fuzzy shadows. A minuscule tan head that's only about a bubble thick fizzes up from the depths before POP! It's gone. Only a thin ring remains, though it leaves some jagged trails of lace. This nose is intense. Like a crazy mix of orange slices, maple syrup and vanilla bourbon. Wheat and tequila also make appearances. It's sweet and I like it. There's tons of vanilla and orange juice in the taste, melding to create a flavor akin to a creamsicle. Wheat, caramel, maple syrup and tequila make appearances before a slightly dry finish and a lingering slim bitterness. Fantastic smooth whiskey. It's good, but I wish this was a little bit sweeter and a little less boozy. The body is soft, fluffy, medium in fullness. The carbonation prickles the tongue lightly amidst the silkiness. The alcohol is fairly noticeable in both the flavor as well as in the throat and chest plate. It's warming me up real nice. Nemesis 09 is good, but kind of intense, actually. I finished the whole bottle, though it got harder to do so the farther I got. A few sips would've been plenty. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pumpkin Barrel Ale | 62,041 | 20,476 | 4.8 | Pumpkin Ale | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 1,285,712,065 | a74gent | Beautiful bottle; nose is nice...a little downhill from there but still a nice beer. The appearance is a nice medium dark brown orange color. The head foams up and goes away qiuckly more like a Coke which is unfortunate. The smell has nice spice notes although doesn't linger long. The taste is only slightly above average. Sort of an empty back end not leaving much to remember it by. The mouthfeel is too bubbly although otherwise an ok beer although I'd like to see it with a bit more body. You could drink these all day... | Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale | 643 | 205 | 5.2 | Pumpkin Ale | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 | 1,284,675,861 | a74gent | The nose off the bottle is good, but folks this is why glassware exists. After pouring, very little nose at all. The appearance of the pour and the mouthfeel is just like a fountain Coke. Super carbonated, all effervescent foam that immediately went away. Yuck. Appearance is a mess as it is flat as can be with no foam and a marginally darker than golden pilz color. Just nothing to look at. Also, not much to taste. I can tell they're aiming for a pumpkin beer a little, but it is super weak and I don't know that your palate or preferences are going to cause you to disagree. I wouldn't want to drink more than one although it isn't a horrible beer; just not a good pumpkin beer. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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