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49degrees
Arrogant Bastard Ale
92
2025-02-07 00:00:00
American Strong Ale
An exceptional dark amber ale fully of character and a striking amount of hops. "This is an aggressive" beer says the label, and I'll vouch that it doesn't lie. I had this beer on tap several weeks back and really enjoyed it but found that it was surprinsingly close to Mac & Jacks African Amber Ale. Being able to sit back and relax with a bottle in hand and the time and place to actually take some better notes to review it, I'm guessing my notes were wrong, or I was poured the wrong beer. (As such, I've resubmitted my review for this beer). From the bottle, Arrogant Bastard doesn't look, smell or taste like Mac & Jacks, it's far superior. AB pours a deep reddish hue with a big white rocky head. Glass lacing is extensive. Aroma wise, this one carries a very enjoyable hoppy kick, hints of fruit, and complex malts. It doesn't carry the pine hit that the Ruination IPA offers, which helps to make this a much more rounded ale which can be savored in more than one serving per sitting. On the palette, the hops and malts are creatively balanced, providing hints of fruit, toasted malts and a slight peppery smokiness to it. Despite its edgy hoppiness, the malt factor kicks in to really make this an exceptionally well rounded ale that can be enjoyed again and again. Great balance worth a closer look for those who have yet to venture into the grip of the Arrogant Bastard. (ADDENDUM: 12/27/02 I had the opportunity to visit a place called Fogg & Suds on the outskirts of Vancouver, BC the other day, and to my astonishment this place is "trying" to fetch $30.00cdn for a bottle of this stuff. Buyer beware. Arrogant Bastard is great stuff, but it should be obtainable for less than 1/3 the price being asked for here.) <sigh>
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
Hennepin (Farmhouse Saison)
141
2025-07-07 00:00:00
Saison / Farmhouse Ale
An excellent Belgian styled ale. Pours a medium golden hue complete with very small, champagne like bubbles, and a tight foamy head. Reminscent of the strong belgian beers likes Chimay White or fellow North American brew, the Unibroue Eau Benite. Incredbly smooth tasting considering its crisp, hoppy characteristics, all of which make this a great choice for those lazy afternoons.
4
4.5
4.5
4.5
1
null
null
-1
49degrees
La Terrible
3,635
2025-05-10 00:00:00
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
A stunning beer in the same tradition of Chimay's Grand Reserve (blue cap), it offers everything that the Belgian classic has with just a darker tone and a more affordable price. BC-LDB currently stocks this at $7.95cdn per 750ml bottle -- and this one is honestly worth every penny. Having tasted my fair share of Belgian styled brews over the past several years, Chimay's Grand Reserve was and will still remain my current all time favorite, but Unibroue's latest "Terrible" (an Abbey Style) dark brown ale pegged at 10.5% abv is an extremely strong contender that deserves a close look by fellow Belgian styled enthusiasts. New to market, or at least to my eyes, "Terrible" is the easy front runner on the Unibroue product schedule suprassing fellow label mates "Don de Dieu" and "La Maudite." "Terrible" is another exceptional offering from Unibroue that is very drinkable and a great brew to relax with. It's a multi-purpose beer that works well as an afternoon sipping drink, a hearty addition to a meal, or as a replacement to coffee after a meal with friends or family.
4.5
4.5
4.5
5
Propeller Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
5,125
5
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
What else can be said about "Propeller Extra Special Bitter" that VENOM didn't already say in his review. Pretty much spot on. A rich, full-bodied brew from the East Coast of Canada that does an excellent job blending a traditionally strong, hoppy taste with a very flavourful and malty complexity, which sports a very pleasing aftertaste. I've grown quite fond of traditional English style bitters in recent years and while this one doesn't hail from England, it does follow on the heels of some of the UKs most recognized labels. Nice full colour, surprisingly long lasting head, which coats the glass for long lengths of time. (I'm just finishing off my bottle now after about 45-60 minutes and the sides of my glass remain heavily coated.) A great bitter beer that I've returned to on more than one occasion. (Best before date: December 6, 2002) hmmmm its December 23 and it still tastes great.
4.5
4
4
4
null
null
null
null
49degrees
La Terrible
3,635
2025-05-10 00:00:00
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
A stunning beer in the same tradition of Chimay's Grand Reserve (blue cap), it offers everything that the Belgian classic has with just a darker tone and a more affordable price. BC-LDB currently stocks this at $7.95cdn per 750ml bottle -- and this one is honestly worth every penny. Having tasted my fair share of Belgian styled brews over the past several years, Chimay's Grand Reserve was and will still remain my current all time favorite, but Unibroue's latest "Terrible" (an Abbey Style) dark brown ale pegged at 10.5% abv is an extremely strong contender that deserves a close look by fellow Belgian styled enthusiasts. New to market, or at least to my eyes, "Terrible" is the easy front runner on the Unibroue product schedule suprassing fellow label mates "Don de Dieu" and "La Maudite." "Terrible" is another exceptional offering from Unibroue that is very drinkable and a great brew to relax with. It's a multi-purpose beer that works well as an afternoon sipping drink, a hearty addition to a meal, or as a replacement to coffee after a meal with friends or family.
4.5
4.5
4.5
5
Hennepin (Farmhouse Saison)
141
2025-07-07 00:00:00
Saison / Farmhouse Ale
An excellent Belgian styled ale. Pours a medium golden hue complete with very small, champagne like bubbles, and a tight foamy head. Reminscent of the strong belgian beers likes Chimay White or fellow North American brew, the Unibroue Eau Benite. Incredbly smooth tasting considering its crisp, hoppy characteristics, all of which make this a great choice for those lazy afternoons.
4
4.5
4.5
4.5
null
null
null
null
49degrees
La Terrible
3,635
2025-05-10 00:00:00
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
A stunning beer in the same tradition of Chimay's Grand Reserve (blue cap), it offers everything that the Belgian classic has with just a darker tone and a more affordable price. BC-LDB currently stocks this at $7.95cdn per 750ml bottle -- and this one is honestly worth every penny. Having tasted my fair share of Belgian styled brews over the past several years, Chimay's Grand Reserve was and will still remain my current all time favorite, but Unibroue's latest "Terrible" (an Abbey Style) dark brown ale pegged at 10.5% abv is an extremely strong contender that deserves a close look by fellow Belgian styled enthusiasts. New to market, or at least to my eyes, "Terrible" is the easy front runner on the Unibroue product schedule suprassing fellow label mates "Don de Dieu" and "La Maudite." "Terrible" is another exceptional offering from Unibroue that is very drinkable and a great brew to relax with. It's a multi-purpose beer that works well as an afternoon sipping drink, a hearty addition to a meal, or as a replacement to coffee after a meal with friends or family.
4.5
4.5
4.5
5
Arrogant Bastard Ale
92
2025-02-07 00:00:00
American Strong Ale
An exceptional dark amber ale fully of character and a striking amount of hops. "This is an aggressive" beer says the label, and I'll vouch that it doesn't lie. I had this beer on tap several weeks back and really enjoyed it but found that it was surprinsingly close to Mac & Jacks African Amber Ale. Being able to sit back and relax with a bottle in hand and the time and place to actually take some better notes to review it, I'm guessing my notes were wrong, or I was poured the wrong beer. (As such, I've resubmitted my review for this beer). From the bottle, Arrogant Bastard doesn't look, smell or taste like Mac & Jacks, it's far superior. AB pours a deep reddish hue with a big white rocky head. Glass lacing is extensive. Aroma wise, this one carries a very enjoyable hoppy kick, hints of fruit, and complex malts. It doesn't carry the pine hit that the Ruination IPA offers, which helps to make this a much more rounded ale which can be savored in more than one serving per sitting. On the palette, the hops and malts are creatively balanced, providing hints of fruit, toasted malts and a slight peppery smokiness to it. Despite its edgy hoppiness, the malt factor kicks in to really make this an exceptionally well rounded ale that can be enjoyed again and again. Great balance worth a closer look for those who have yet to venture into the grip of the Arrogant Bastard. (ADDENDUM: 12/27/02 I had the opportunity to visit a place called Fogg & Suds on the outskirts of Vancouver, BC the other day, and to my astonishment this place is "trying" to fetch $30.00cdn for a bottle of this stuff. Buyer beware. Arrogant Bastard is great stuff, but it should be obtainable for less than 1/3 the price being asked for here.) <sigh>
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
null
null
null
null
49degrees
La Terrible
3,635
2025-05-10 00:00:00
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
A stunning beer in the same tradition of Chimay's Grand Reserve (blue cap), it offers everything that the Belgian classic has with just a darker tone and a more affordable price. BC-LDB currently stocks this at $7.95cdn per 750ml bottle -- and this one is honestly worth every penny. Having tasted my fair share of Belgian styled brews over the past several years, Chimay's Grand Reserve was and will still remain my current all time favorite, but Unibroue's latest "Terrible" (an Abbey Style) dark brown ale pegged at 10.5% abv is an extremely strong contender that deserves a close look by fellow Belgian styled enthusiasts. New to market, or at least to my eyes, "Terrible" is the easy front runner on the Unibroue product schedule suprassing fellow label mates "Don de Dieu" and "La Maudite." "Terrible" is another exceptional offering from Unibroue that is very drinkable and a great brew to relax with. It's a multi-purpose beer that works well as an afternoon sipping drink, a hearty addition to a meal, or as a replacement to coffee after a meal with friends or family.
4.5
4.5
4.5
5
Eau Benite
32
2025-07-07 00:00:00
Tripel
A very enjoyable Belgian styled ale in the strength of a triple. Among the more enjoyable non-Belgian brewed triple styled ales available, but pales in comparison to Unibroue's own "La Fin du Monde." Pours clean with a bright golden hue colour and a might head that gives way quickly to a thin broken head. Aroma is very enjoyable with hints of fruit such as pear, orange and apple must, but not enough to confuse it with the "Ephemere" (also by Unibroue). Although it has warming characteristics, its 7.7%abv is lower than that of many "triples" but that alcohol content can sneak up on ya when not looking. Its a very drinkable ale that went well with a series of pre-Xmas dinner appetizers.
4.5
4
4.5
4
null
null
null
null
49degrees
Hennepin (Farmhouse Saison)
141
2025-07-07 00:00:00
Saison / Farmhouse Ale
An excellent Belgian styled ale. Pours a medium golden hue complete with very small, champagne like bubbles, and a tight foamy head. Reminscent of the strong belgian beers likes Chimay White or fellow North American brew, the Unibroue Eau Benite. Incredbly smooth tasting considering its crisp, hoppy characteristics, all of which make this a great choice for those lazy afternoons.
4
4.5
4.5
4.5
Eau Benite
32
2025-07-07 00:00:00
Tripel
A very enjoyable Belgian styled ale in the strength of a triple. Among the more enjoyable non-Belgian brewed triple styled ales available, but pales in comparison to Unibroue's own "La Fin du Monde." Pours clean with a bright golden hue colour and a might head that gives way quickly to a thin broken head. Aroma is very enjoyable with hints of fruit such as pear, orange and apple must, but not enough to confuse it with the "Ephemere" (also by Unibroue). Although it has warming characteristics, its 7.7%abv is lower than that of many "triples" but that alcohol content can sneak up on ya when not looking. Its a very drinkable ale that went well with a series of pre-Xmas dinner appetizers.
4.5
4
4.5
4
1
null
null
null
49degrees
Arrogant Bastard Ale
92
2025-02-07 00:00:00
American Strong Ale
An exceptional dark amber ale fully of character and a striking amount of hops. "This is an aggressive" beer says the label, and I'll vouch that it doesn't lie. I had this beer on tap several weeks back and really enjoyed it but found that it was surprinsingly close to Mac & Jacks African Amber Ale. Being able to sit back and relax with a bottle in hand and the time and place to actually take some better notes to review it, I'm guessing my notes were wrong, or I was poured the wrong beer. (As such, I've resubmitted my review for this beer). From the bottle, Arrogant Bastard doesn't look, smell or taste like Mac & Jacks, it's far superior. AB pours a deep reddish hue with a big white rocky head. Glass lacing is extensive. Aroma wise, this one carries a very enjoyable hoppy kick, hints of fruit, and complex malts. It doesn't carry the pine hit that the Ruination IPA offers, which helps to make this a much more rounded ale which can be savored in more than one serving per sitting. On the palette, the hops and malts are creatively balanced, providing hints of fruit, toasted malts and a slight peppery smokiness to it. Despite its edgy hoppiness, the malt factor kicks in to really make this an exceptionally well rounded ale that can be enjoyed again and again. Great balance worth a closer look for those who have yet to venture into the grip of the Arrogant Bastard. (ADDENDUM: 12/27/02 I had the opportunity to visit a place called Fogg & Suds on the outskirts of Vancouver, BC the other day, and to my astonishment this place is "trying" to fetch $30.00cdn for a bottle of this stuff. Buyer beware. Arrogant Bastard is great stuff, but it should be obtainable for less than 1/3 the price being asked for here.) <sigh>
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
Propeller Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
5,125
5
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
What else can be said about "Propeller Extra Special Bitter" that VENOM didn't already say in his review. Pretty much spot on. A rich, full-bodied brew from the East Coast of Canada that does an excellent job blending a traditionally strong, hoppy taste with a very flavourful and malty complexity, which sports a very pleasing aftertaste. I've grown quite fond of traditional English style bitters in recent years and while this one doesn't hail from England, it does follow on the heels of some of the UKs most recognized labels. Nice full colour, surprisingly long lasting head, which coats the glass for long lengths of time. (I'm just finishing off my bottle now after about 45-60 minutes and the sides of my glass remain heavily coated.) A great bitter beer that I've returned to on more than one occasion. (Best before date: December 6, 2002) hmmmm its December 23 and it still tastes great.
4.5
4
4
4
1
null
null
-1
49degrees
Arrogant Bastard Ale
92
2025-02-07 00:00:00
American Strong Ale
An exceptional dark amber ale fully of character and a striking amount of hops. "This is an aggressive" beer says the label, and I'll vouch that it doesn't lie. I had this beer on tap several weeks back and really enjoyed it but found that it was surprinsingly close to Mac & Jacks African Amber Ale. Being able to sit back and relax with a bottle in hand and the time and place to actually take some better notes to review it, I'm guessing my notes were wrong, or I was poured the wrong beer. (As such, I've resubmitted my review for this beer). From the bottle, Arrogant Bastard doesn't look, smell or taste like Mac & Jacks, it's far superior. AB pours a deep reddish hue with a big white rocky head. Glass lacing is extensive. Aroma wise, this one carries a very enjoyable hoppy kick, hints of fruit, and complex malts. It doesn't carry the pine hit that the Ruination IPA offers, which helps to make this a much more rounded ale which can be savored in more than one serving per sitting. On the palette, the hops and malts are creatively balanced, providing hints of fruit, toasted malts and a slight peppery smokiness to it. Despite its edgy hoppiness, the malt factor kicks in to really make this an exceptionally well rounded ale that can be enjoyed again and again. Great balance worth a closer look for those who have yet to venture into the grip of the Arrogant Bastard. (ADDENDUM: 12/27/02 I had the opportunity to visit a place called Fogg & Suds on the outskirts of Vancouver, BC the other day, and to my astonishment this place is "trying" to fetch $30.00cdn for a bottle of this stuff. Buyer beware. Arrogant Bastard is great stuff, but it should be obtainable for less than 1/3 the price being asked for here.) <sigh>
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
Eau Benite
32
2025-07-07 00:00:00
Tripel
A very enjoyable Belgian styled ale in the strength of a triple. Among the more enjoyable non-Belgian brewed triple styled ales available, but pales in comparison to Unibroue's own "La Fin du Monde." Pours clean with a bright golden hue colour and a might head that gives way quickly to a thin broken head. Aroma is very enjoyable with hints of fruit such as pear, orange and apple must, but not enough to confuse it with the "Ephemere" (also by Unibroue). Although it has warming characteristics, its 7.7%abv is lower than that of many "triples" but that alcohol content can sneak up on ya when not looking. Its a very drinkable ale that went well with a series of pre-Xmas dinner appetizers.
4.5
4
4.5
4
1
0
null
null
49degrees
Propeller Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
5,125
5
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
What else can be said about "Propeller Extra Special Bitter" that VENOM didn't already say in his review. Pretty much spot on. A rich, full-bodied brew from the East Coast of Canada that does an excellent job blending a traditionally strong, hoppy taste with a very flavourful and malty complexity, which sports a very pleasing aftertaste. I've grown quite fond of traditional English style bitters in recent years and while this one doesn't hail from England, it does follow on the heels of some of the UKs most recognized labels. Nice full colour, surprisingly long lasting head, which coats the glass for long lengths of time. (I'm just finishing off my bottle now after about 45-60 minutes and the sides of my glass remain heavily coated.) A great bitter beer that I've returned to on more than one occasion. (Best before date: December 6, 2002) hmmmm its December 23 and it still tastes great.
4.5
4
4
4
Hennepin (Farmhouse Saison)
141
2025-07-07 00:00:00
Saison / Farmhouse Ale
An excellent Belgian styled ale. Pours a medium golden hue complete with very small, champagne like bubbles, and a tight foamy head. Reminscent of the strong belgian beers likes Chimay White or fellow North American brew, the Unibroue Eau Benite. Incredbly smooth tasting considering its crisp, hoppy characteristics, all of which make this a great choice for those lazy afternoons.
4
4.5
4.5
4.5
1
null
null
0
49degrees
Propeller Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
5,125
5
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
What else can be said about "Propeller Extra Special Bitter" that VENOM didn't already say in his review. Pretty much spot on. A rich, full-bodied brew from the East Coast of Canada that does an excellent job blending a traditionally strong, hoppy taste with a very flavourful and malty complexity, which sports a very pleasing aftertaste. I've grown quite fond of traditional English style bitters in recent years and while this one doesn't hail from England, it does follow on the heels of some of the UKs most recognized labels. Nice full colour, surprisingly long lasting head, which coats the glass for long lengths of time. (I'm just finishing off my bottle now after about 45-60 minutes and the sides of my glass remain heavily coated.) A great bitter beer that I've returned to on more than one occasion. (Best before date: December 6, 2002) hmmmm its December 23 and it still tastes great.
4.5
4
4
4
Eau Benite
32
2025-07-07 00:00:00
Tripel
A very enjoyable Belgian styled ale in the strength of a triple. Among the more enjoyable non-Belgian brewed triple styled ales available, but pales in comparison to Unibroue's own "La Fin du Monde." Pours clean with a bright golden hue colour and a might head that gives way quickly to a thin broken head. Aroma is very enjoyable with hints of fruit such as pear, orange and apple must, but not enough to confuse it with the "Ephemere" (also by Unibroue). Although it has warming characteristics, its 7.7%abv is lower than that of many "triples" but that alcohol content can sneak up on ya when not looking. Its a very drinkable ale that went well with a series of pre-Xmas dinner appetizers.
4.5
4
4.5
4
1
null
null
null
86montess
Bass Pale Ale
811
5
English Pale Ale
Ok, so it's my favorite beer. I've had some of the world's best, but Bass' flavor is second to none. The only complaint I have is that it is a little too watered down. If it was a little stronger, it would be too good to be true. Perfect color. Perfect "roasted" flavor, even if you have to concentrate on it. They say it's not the same beer Napoleon cherished, but so what, I love it to death.
5
4.5
5
4.5
World Wide Stout
2,392
18
American Double / Imperial Stout
Easily the most complex flavor I've tasted in a beer. Spicy, nutty, fruity, and of course, ultra-alcoholic. I'm not sure how to rate it's drinkability; while it is one of the tastiest brews I've had, the alcohol content deters you quite a bit. I just couldn't get into that "wine drinking" state of mind. A perfect after dinner drink, or perhaps it should be had as the main course. Either way, it is a truly amazing drink. It belongs in the Louvre.
4
5
4
5
null
null
null
0
86montess
Bass Pale Ale
811
5
English Pale Ale
Ok, so it's my favorite beer. I've had some of the world's best, but Bass' flavor is second to none. The only complaint I have is that it is a little too watered down. If it was a little stronger, it would be too good to be true. Perfect color. Perfect "roasted" flavor, even if you have to concentrate on it. They say it's not the same beer Napoleon cherished, but so what, I love it to death.
5
4.5
5
4.5
Trappistes Rochefort 10
645
2025-03-11 00:00:00
Quadrupel (Quad)
What else can be said? I was told that this is the closest I can get to Westvleteren 12 without actually having it, and if so, I'm really looking forward to it. Manly head and thick mouthfeel. The flavor is inexplicable, so I'll let others try. You pour it, let the head settle a bit, take a spicy sip, stare down into it and say... "holy shit." Thank you, Belgium.
4.5
5
4.5
5
0
null
null
1
86montess
Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout
782
7
Russian Imperial Stout
I'm not exactly sure who Samuel Smith was, but if he didn't achieve sainthood, I'm perplexed. This brewery can't go wrong, and Imperial Stout is certainly its flagship. This is everything imperial stouts aspire to be, and it's why I put all my faith in the English when it comes to beer. This was the one that slapped me in the face and opened my eyes to all the others. Bold yet balanced taste with a perfect lace, this is the quintessential stout. A bitter coffee taste lays the foundation while a gentle sweetness oversees. While there are "better crafted" beers out there, nothing is better-rounded than Sam Smith's Imperial Stout. Realizing the bottle was clear after perceiving it as amber ranks way up there in terms of the coolest moments of my life. If I was an old man, I'd want Samuel Smith to marry my daughter.
5
5
5
4.5
World Wide Stout
2,392
18
American Double / Imperial Stout
Easily the most complex flavor I've tasted in a beer. Spicy, nutty, fruity, and of course, ultra-alcoholic. I'm not sure how to rate it's drinkability; while it is one of the tastiest brews I've had, the alcohol content deters you quite a bit. I just couldn't get into that "wine drinking" state of mind. A perfect after dinner drink, or perhaps it should be had as the main course. Either way, it is a truly amazing drink. It belongs in the Louvre.
4
5
4
5
null
null
null
-1
86montess
Guinness Draught
754
2025-02-04 00:00:00
Irish Dry Stout
I'm giving this beer a second chance because I think the first review I wrote for it was unfair. I will stand by my belief that Guinness is entirely overrated, but that's just because John Q. Beer Drinker gets tickled pink at the sight of an opaque brew. The fact is, Guinness is not a bad beer. I've come to expect more from a stout but it's got a decent flavor and a robust yet refreshing mouthfeel. HOWEVER, the only reason it should be so famous is because the brewery has such an interesting history.
4.5
3
3.5
3
World Wide Stout
2,392
18
American Double / Imperial Stout
Easily the most complex flavor I've tasted in a beer. Spicy, nutty, fruity, and of course, ultra-alcoholic. I'm not sure how to rate it's drinkability; while it is one of the tastiest brews I've had, the alcohol content deters you quite a bit. I just couldn't get into that "wine drinking" state of mind. A perfect after dinner drink, or perhaps it should be had as the main course. Either way, it is a truly amazing drink. It belongs in the Louvre.
4
5
4
5
null
null
null
-1
86montess
Guinness Draught
754
2025-02-04 00:00:00
Irish Dry Stout
I'm giving this beer a second chance because I think the first review I wrote for it was unfair. I will stand by my belief that Guinness is entirely overrated, but that's just because John Q. Beer Drinker gets tickled pink at the sight of an opaque brew. The fact is, Guinness is not a bad beer. I've come to expect more from a stout but it's got a decent flavor and a robust yet refreshing mouthfeel. HOWEVER, the only reason it should be so famous is because the brewery has such an interesting history.
4.5
3
3.5
3
Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout
782
7
Russian Imperial Stout
I'm not exactly sure who Samuel Smith was, but if he didn't achieve sainthood, I'm perplexed. This brewery can't go wrong, and Imperial Stout is certainly its flagship. This is everything imperial stouts aspire to be, and it's why I put all my faith in the English when it comes to beer. This was the one that slapped me in the face and opened my eyes to all the others. Bold yet balanced taste with a perfect lace, this is the quintessential stout. A bitter coffee taste lays the foundation while a gentle sweetness oversees. While there are "better crafted" beers out there, nothing is better-rounded than Sam Smith's Imperial Stout. Realizing the bottle was clear after perceiving it as amber ranks way up there in terms of the coolest moments of my life. If I was an old man, I'd want Samuel Smith to marry my daughter.
5
5
5
4.5
0
null
null
0
86montess
Guinness Draught
754
2025-02-04 00:00:00
Irish Dry Stout
I'm giving this beer a second chance because I think the first review I wrote for it was unfair. I will stand by my belief that Guinness is entirely overrated, but that's just because John Q. Beer Drinker gets tickled pink at the sight of an opaque brew. The fact is, Guinness is not a bad beer. I've come to expect more from a stout but it's got a decent flavor and a robust yet refreshing mouthfeel. HOWEVER, the only reason it should be so famous is because the brewery has such an interesting history.
4.5
3
3.5
3
Trappistes Rochefort 10
645
2025-03-11 00:00:00
Quadrupel (Quad)
What else can be said? I was told that this is the closest I can get to Westvleteren 12 without actually having it, and if so, I'm really looking forward to it. Manly head and thick mouthfeel. The flavor is inexplicable, so I'll let others try. You pour it, let the head settle a bit, take a spicy sip, stare down into it and say... "holy shit." Thank you, Belgium.
4.5
5
4.5
5
0
null
0
1
86montess
Trappistes Rochefort 10
645
2025-03-11 00:00:00
Quadrupel (Quad)
What else can be said? I was told that this is the closest I can get to Westvleteren 12 without actually having it, and if so, I'm really looking forward to it. Manly head and thick mouthfeel. The flavor is inexplicable, so I'll let others try. You pour it, let the head settle a bit, take a spicy sip, stare down into it and say... "holy shit." Thank you, Belgium.
4.5
5
4.5
5
World Wide Stout
2,392
18
American Double / Imperial Stout
Easily the most complex flavor I've tasted in a beer. Spicy, nutty, fruity, and of course, ultra-alcoholic. I'm not sure how to rate it's drinkability; while it is one of the tastiest brews I've had, the alcohol content deters you quite a bit. I just couldn't get into that "wine drinking" state of mind. A perfect after dinner drink, or perhaps it should be had as the main course. Either way, it is a truly amazing drink. It belongs in the Louvre.
4
5
4
5
null
null
null
-1
86montess
Trappistes Rochefort 10
645
2025-03-11 00:00:00
Quadrupel (Quad)
What else can be said? I was told that this is the closest I can get to Westvleteren 12 without actually having it, and if so, I'm really looking forward to it. Manly head and thick mouthfeel. The flavor is inexplicable, so I'll let others try. You pour it, let the head settle a bit, take a spicy sip, stare down into it and say... "holy shit." Thank you, Belgium.
4.5
5
4.5
5
Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout
782
7
Russian Imperial Stout
I'm not exactly sure who Samuel Smith was, but if he didn't achieve sainthood, I'm perplexed. This brewery can't go wrong, and Imperial Stout is certainly its flagship. This is everything imperial stouts aspire to be, and it's why I put all my faith in the English when it comes to beer. This was the one that slapped me in the face and opened my eyes to all the others. Bold yet balanced taste with a perfect lace, this is the quintessential stout. A bitter coffee taste lays the foundation while a gentle sweetness oversees. While there are "better crafted" beers out there, nothing is better-rounded than Sam Smith's Imperial Stout. Realizing the bottle was clear after perceiving it as amber ranks way up there in terms of the coolest moments of my life. If I was an old man, I'd want Samuel Smith to marry my daughter.
5
5
5
4.5
0
null
null
-1
86montess
Bass Pale Ale
811
5
English Pale Ale
Ok, so it's my favorite beer. I've had some of the world's best, but Bass' flavor is second to none. The only complaint I have is that it is a little too watered down. If it was a little stronger, it would be too good to be true. Perfect color. Perfect "roasted" flavor, even if you have to concentrate on it. They say it's not the same beer Napoleon cherished, but so what, I love it to death.
5
4.5
5
4.5
Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout
782
7
Russian Imperial Stout
I'm not exactly sure who Samuel Smith was, but if he didn't achieve sainthood, I'm perplexed. This brewery can't go wrong, and Imperial Stout is certainly its flagship. This is everything imperial stouts aspire to be, and it's why I put all my faith in the English when it comes to beer. This was the one that slapped me in the face and opened my eyes to all the others. Bold yet balanced taste with a perfect lace, this is the quintessential stout. A bitter coffee taste lays the foundation while a gentle sweetness oversees. While there are "better crafted" beers out there, nothing is better-rounded than Sam Smith's Imperial Stout. Realizing the bottle was clear after perceiving it as amber ranks way up there in terms of the coolest moments of my life. If I was an old man, I'd want Samuel Smith to marry my daughter.
5
5
5
4.5
0
null
null
1
86montess
Guinness Draught
754
2025-02-04 00:00:00
Irish Dry Stout
I'm giving this beer a second chance because I think the first review I wrote for it was unfair. I will stand by my belief that Guinness is entirely overrated, but that's just because John Q. Beer Drinker gets tickled pink at the sight of an opaque brew. The fact is, Guinness is not a bad beer. I've come to expect more from a stout but it's got a decent flavor and a robust yet refreshing mouthfeel. HOWEVER, the only reason it should be so famous is because the brewery has such an interesting history.
4.5
3
3.5
3
Bass Pale Ale
811
5
English Pale Ale
Ok, so it's my favorite beer. I've had some of the world's best, but Bass' flavor is second to none. The only complaint I have is that it is a little too watered down. If it was a little stronger, it would be too good to be true. Perfect color. Perfect "roasted" flavor, even if you have to concentrate on it. They say it's not the same beer Napoleon cherished, but so what, I love it to death.
5
4.5
5
4.5
0
null
null
-1
99bottles
Blanche
1,636
5
Witbier
Tried a bottle of this local brew recently and found myself somewhat disappointed. Now, this is partially my fault since I disturbed the sediment, but I was very turned off by the overwhelming yeast taste of the beer. It pours a beautiful hazy golden-yellow with a good one inch head that dissapates moderately. Slight lacing around the glass. Spice flavors of corrinander and perhaps nutmeg are present, as well as the citrus notes of banana and orange. Nice motuhfeel, closer to the real belgain wits than most U.S. micros. I would like to try this on tap or pour with less disturbance, but overall a very nice and refreshing white.
4
4
4
3.5
Hops Infusion
1,483
2025-02-06 00:00:00
American IPA
I recently had a few of these in a Weyerbacher sampler pack. The loud yellow label lets one know what they're in for when they crack one of these. I will not profess myself to be a hophead, but I do enjoy a full hop character and have had many good IPAs before. The smell of this beer is, as others have said, holycrap hoppy. When poured into a glass there is decent head that has moderate retention. Taste is overwhelmingly of bitter hops. I suppose there is a nice play of different flavors, but it somehow lacks coherence. I'd like to see the 7 types listed. Also, I assume it is still dry hopped 4 times, but my bottle lacked the 4X on previous bottlings. I dont know, I like it, but its almost too over the top. I agree that it has a ceratin rawness, or green feel to it. Perhaps this was their aim, and its good to have in a sampler but I'd rather have the pale ale they make just for its overall drinkability. I'd have it again, but not a full case.
3
4
3.5
4
0
null
1
-1
99bottles
Hops Infusion
1,483
2025-02-06 00:00:00
American IPA
I recently had a few of these in a Weyerbacher sampler pack. The loud yellow label lets one know what they're in for when they crack one of these. I will not profess myself to be a hophead, but I do enjoy a full hop character and have had many good IPAs before. The smell of this beer is, as others have said, holycrap hoppy. When poured into a glass there is decent head that has moderate retention. Taste is overwhelmingly of bitter hops. I suppose there is a nice play of different flavors, but it somehow lacks coherence. I'd like to see the 7 types listed. Also, I assume it is still dry hopped 4 times, but my bottle lacked the 4X on previous bottlings. I dont know, I like it, but its almost too over the top. I agree that it has a ceratin rawness, or green feel to it. Perhaps this was their aim, and its good to have in a sampler but I'd rather have the pale ale they make just for its overall drinkability. I'd have it again, but not a full case.
3
4
3.5
4
Heineken Lager Beer
246
5
Euro Pale Lager
Ah, Heineken. You suck. First of all, Heineken could be a very drinkable beer, perfect for throwing back with the guys except....ah yes, we forget that Heineken Lager Beer IMPORTED FROM HOLLAND is more about advertising and overpricing than taste. That's why all across the country there are 20 something buttcracks throwing away $5 to get a bottle (not a draft, mind you) that they can hold label outwards to show all the women at the bar that they know and can taste a good beer and that they have money to buy such luxuries. Whew! Ok--beer. Pours a very pale yellow with a head that dies faster than that on my urine. Taste is always skunky corn, somewhat less when taken from a can. Very light hop taste comes through. Mouthfeel is very thin following in the macro-pisswater fashion. Drinkability is fine, as there is nothing intersting going on. I apologize for this review, but the sad fact is that to the majority of bar frequenters around the country, Heineken is a good beer and something to splurge on. I know better, you know better, and I even suspect the people who routinely show them off know better. Like most beers, I'll drink them for free, but you'll never catch me buying a heniehole.
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1
null
1
1
99bottles
Blanche
1,636
5
Witbier
Tried a bottle of this local brew recently and found myself somewhat disappointed. Now, this is partially my fault since I disturbed the sediment, but I was very turned off by the overwhelming yeast taste of the beer. It pours a beautiful hazy golden-yellow with a good one inch head that dissapates moderately. Slight lacing around the glass. Spice flavors of corrinander and perhaps nutmeg are present, as well as the citrus notes of banana and orange. Nice motuhfeel, closer to the real belgain wits than most U.S. micros. I would like to try this on tap or pour with less disturbance, but overall a very nice and refreshing white.
4
4
4
3.5
Zomerbier
9,312
2025-06-05 00:00:00
Witbier
I recently tried this while out eating with some friends at the brew works in north bethlehem. I had it almost 2 weeks ago, and the memory is fading, but I can remember the beer pouring a beauiful light brown, almost orange color with a decent 1/2" head that remained for the entire time I drank it. This may have been complemented by the slice of orange that garnished the pint. Even without the orange slice, aromas of orange and floral hops abound. First sip was wonderfully refreshing, with a sweetnes to it that was complexed by the hops and very light yeast taste. It was definitely darker and had more character than a wit, but the smooth refreshing taste and corrinader notes remained. The beer was wonderful, and I plan on returning for more before the summer ends. Update: Stopped in for another pint, and ended up getting a growler of this wonderful beer. Word of caution: It's substantially more to get your growler filled with a seasonal than with one of the 3 flagship beers. I was taken back when it cost me $15 for a fill rather than $8. Still great beer, but I'll think twice before getting another to go.
4
4
4
4
0
null
-1
-1
99bottles
Heineken Lager Beer
246
5
Euro Pale Lager
Ah, Heineken. You suck. First of all, Heineken could be a very drinkable beer, perfect for throwing back with the guys except....ah yes, we forget that Heineken Lager Beer IMPORTED FROM HOLLAND is more about advertising and overpricing than taste. That's why all across the country there are 20 something buttcracks throwing away $5 to get a bottle (not a draft, mind you) that they can hold label outwards to show all the women at the bar that they know and can taste a good beer and that they have money to buy such luxuries. Whew! Ok--beer. Pours a very pale yellow with a head that dies faster than that on my urine. Taste is always skunky corn, somewhat less when taken from a can. Very light hop taste comes through. Mouthfeel is very thin following in the macro-pisswater fashion. Drinkability is fine, as there is nothing intersting going on. I apologize for this review, but the sad fact is that to the majority of bar frequenters around the country, Heineken is a good beer and something to splurge on. I know better, you know better, and I even suspect the people who routinely show them off know better. Like most beers, I'll drink them for free, but you'll never catch me buying a heniehole.
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Zomerbier
9,312
2025-06-05 00:00:00
Witbier
I recently tried this while out eating with some friends at the brew works in north bethlehem. I had it almost 2 weeks ago, and the memory is fading, but I can remember the beer pouring a beauiful light brown, almost orange color with a decent 1/2" head that remained for the entire time I drank it. This may have been complemented by the slice of orange that garnished the pint. Even without the orange slice, aromas of orange and floral hops abound. First sip was wonderfully refreshing, with a sweetnes to it that was complexed by the hops and very light yeast taste. It was definitely darker and had more character than a wit, but the smooth refreshing taste and corrinader notes remained. The beer was wonderful, and I plan on returning for more before the summer ends. Update: Stopped in for another pint, and ended up getting a growler of this wonderful beer. Word of caution: It's substantially more to get your growler filled with a seasonal than with one of the 3 flagship beers. I was taken back when it cost me $15 for a fill rather than $8. Still great beer, but I'll think twice before getting another to go.
4
4
4
4
-1
null
-1
-1
99bottles
Blanche
1,636
5
Witbier
Tried a bottle of this local brew recently and found myself somewhat disappointed. Now, this is partially my fault since I disturbed the sediment, but I was very turned off by the overwhelming yeast taste of the beer. It pours a beautiful hazy golden-yellow with a good one inch head that dissapates moderately. Slight lacing around the glass. Spice flavors of corrinander and perhaps nutmeg are present, as well as the citrus notes of banana and orange. Nice motuhfeel, closer to the real belgain wits than most U.S. micros. I would like to try this on tap or pour with less disturbance, but overall a very nice and refreshing white.
4
4
4
3.5
Whirlwind Witbier
1,015
5
Witbier
Had a pint of this on tap at a local bar and must say I was very pleased with it. I had bought a case of Whirlwind bottles in May, and found them to be satisfactory, but having a freshly pulled pint was much better. The beer pours a deep golden color, with a very thin fluffy white head. Seems to have less haze/ clouds than other witbiers, but definitely unfiltered. Spice is present, but not oeverwhelming. I tasted good floral notes, and a prescence of orange, complexed by some spice. I assume it to be the typical corriander/clove mix, but it felt restrained somehow. Some sweetness, perhaps vanilla also. Because of the complexity, I found it to be incredibly drinkable, and very refreshing. A nice switch from say hoegaarden, if only for its unique spice character. A great summer beer.
4
4
4
4.5
1
null
0
0
99bottles
Blanche
1,636
5
Witbier
Tried a bottle of this local brew recently and found myself somewhat disappointed. Now, this is partially my fault since I disturbed the sediment, but I was very turned off by the overwhelming yeast taste of the beer. It pours a beautiful hazy golden-yellow with a good one inch head that dissapates moderately. Slight lacing around the glass. Spice flavors of corrinander and perhaps nutmeg are present, as well as the citrus notes of banana and orange. Nice motuhfeel, closer to the real belgain wits than most U.S. micros. I would like to try this on tap or pour with less disturbance, but overall a very nice and refreshing white.
4
4
4
3.5
Heineken Lager Beer
246
5
Euro Pale Lager
Ah, Heineken. You suck. First of all, Heineken could be a very drinkable beer, perfect for throwing back with the guys except....ah yes, we forget that Heineken Lager Beer IMPORTED FROM HOLLAND is more about advertising and overpricing than taste. That's why all across the country there are 20 something buttcracks throwing away $5 to get a bottle (not a draft, mind you) that they can hold label outwards to show all the women at the bar that they know and can taste a good beer and that they have money to buy such luxuries. Whew! Ok--beer. Pours a very pale yellow with a head that dies faster than that on my urine. Taste is always skunky corn, somewhat less when taken from a can. Very light hop taste comes through. Mouthfeel is very thin following in the macro-pisswater fashion. Drinkability is fine, as there is nothing intersting going on. I apologize for this review, but the sad fact is that to the majority of bar frequenters around the country, Heineken is a good beer and something to splurge on. I know better, you know better, and I even suspect the people who routinely show them off know better. Like most beers, I'll drink them for free, but you'll never catch me buying a heniehole.
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1
null
1
1
99bottles
Hops Infusion
1,483
2025-02-06 00:00:00
American IPA
I recently had a few of these in a Weyerbacher sampler pack. The loud yellow label lets one know what they're in for when they crack one of these. I will not profess myself to be a hophead, but I do enjoy a full hop character and have had many good IPAs before. The smell of this beer is, as others have said, holycrap hoppy. When poured into a glass there is decent head that has moderate retention. Taste is overwhelmingly of bitter hops. I suppose there is a nice play of different flavors, but it somehow lacks coherence. I'd like to see the 7 types listed. Also, I assume it is still dry hopped 4 times, but my bottle lacked the 4X on previous bottlings. I dont know, I like it, but its almost too over the top. I agree that it has a ceratin rawness, or green feel to it. Perhaps this was their aim, and its good to have in a sampler but I'd rather have the pale ale they make just for its overall drinkability. I'd have it again, but not a full case.
3
4
3.5
4
Zomerbier
9,312
2025-06-05 00:00:00
Witbier
I recently tried this while out eating with some friends at the brew works in north bethlehem. I had it almost 2 weeks ago, and the memory is fading, but I can remember the beer pouring a beauiful light brown, almost orange color with a decent 1/2" head that remained for the entire time I drank it. This may have been complemented by the slice of orange that garnished the pint. Even without the orange slice, aromas of orange and floral hops abound. First sip was wonderfully refreshing, with a sweetnes to it that was complexed by the hops and very light yeast taste. It was definitely darker and had more character than a wit, but the smooth refreshing taste and corrinader notes remained. The beer was wonderful, and I plan on returning for more before the summer ends. Update: Stopped in for another pint, and ended up getting a growler of this wonderful beer. Word of caution: It's substantially more to get your growler filled with a seasonal than with one of the 3 flagship beers. I was taken back when it cost me $15 for a fill rather than $8. Still great beer, but I'll think twice before getting another to go.
4
4
4
4
-1
0
0
0
99bottles
Whirlwind Witbier
1,015
5
Witbier
Had a pint of this on tap at a local bar and must say I was very pleased with it. I had bought a case of Whirlwind bottles in May, and found them to be satisfactory, but having a freshly pulled pint was much better. The beer pours a deep golden color, with a very thin fluffy white head. Seems to have less haze/ clouds than other witbiers, but definitely unfiltered. Spice is present, but not oeverwhelming. I tasted good floral notes, and a prescence of orange, complexed by some spice. I assume it to be the typical corriander/clove mix, but it felt restrained somehow. Some sweetness, perhaps vanilla also. Because of the complexity, I found it to be incredibly drinkable, and very refreshing. A nice switch from say hoegaarden, if only for its unique spice character. A great summer beer.
4
4
4
4.5
Heineken Lager Beer
246
5
Euro Pale Lager
Ah, Heineken. You suck. First of all, Heineken could be a very drinkable beer, perfect for throwing back with the guys except....ah yes, we forget that Heineken Lager Beer IMPORTED FROM HOLLAND is more about advertising and overpricing than taste. That's why all across the country there are 20 something buttcracks throwing away $5 to get a bottle (not a draft, mind you) that they can hold label outwards to show all the women at the bar that they know and can taste a good beer and that they have money to buy such luxuries. Whew! Ok--beer. Pours a very pale yellow with a head that dies faster than that on my urine. Taste is always skunky corn, somewhat less when taken from a can. Very light hop taste comes through. Mouthfeel is very thin following in the macro-pisswater fashion. Drinkability is fine, as there is nothing intersting going on. I apologize for this review, but the sad fact is that to the majority of bar frequenters around the country, Heineken is a good beer and something to splurge on. I know better, you know better, and I even suspect the people who routinely show them off know better. Like most beers, I'll drink them for free, but you'll never catch me buying a heniehole.
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1
null
1
1
99bottles
Whirlwind Witbier
1,015
5
Witbier
Had a pint of this on tap at a local bar and must say I was very pleased with it. I had bought a case of Whirlwind bottles in May, and found them to be satisfactory, but having a freshly pulled pint was much better. The beer pours a deep golden color, with a very thin fluffy white head. Seems to have less haze/ clouds than other witbiers, but definitely unfiltered. Spice is present, but not oeverwhelming. I tasted good floral notes, and a prescence of orange, complexed by some spice. I assume it to be the typical corriander/clove mix, but it felt restrained somehow. Some sweetness, perhaps vanilla also. Because of the complexity, I found it to be incredibly drinkable, and very refreshing. A nice switch from say hoegaarden, if only for its unique spice character. A great summer beer.
4
4
4
4.5
Zomerbier
9,312
2025-06-05 00:00:00
Witbier
I recently tried this while out eating with some friends at the brew works in north bethlehem. I had it almost 2 weeks ago, and the memory is fading, but I can remember the beer pouring a beauiful light brown, almost orange color with a decent 1/2" head that remained for the entire time I drank it. This may have been complemented by the slice of orange that garnished the pint. Even without the orange slice, aromas of orange and floral hops abound. First sip was wonderfully refreshing, with a sweetnes to it that was complexed by the hops and very light yeast taste. It was definitely darker and had more character than a wit, but the smooth refreshing taste and corrinader notes remained. The beer was wonderful, and I plan on returning for more before the summer ends. Update: Stopped in for another pint, and ended up getting a growler of this wonderful beer. Word of caution: It's substantially more to get your growler filled with a seasonal than with one of the 3 flagship beers. I was taken back when it cost me $15 for a fill rather than $8. Still great beer, but I'll think twice before getting another to go.
4
4
4
4
0
0
0
0
99bottles
Whirlwind Witbier
1,015
5
Witbier
Had a pint of this on tap at a local bar and must say I was very pleased with it. I had bought a case of Whirlwind bottles in May, and found them to be satisfactory, but having a freshly pulled pint was much better. The beer pours a deep golden color, with a very thin fluffy white head. Seems to have less haze/ clouds than other witbiers, but definitely unfiltered. Spice is present, but not oeverwhelming. I tasted good floral notes, and a prescence of orange, complexed by some spice. I assume it to be the typical corriander/clove mix, but it felt restrained somehow. Some sweetness, perhaps vanilla also. Because of the complexity, I found it to be incredibly drinkable, and very refreshing. A nice switch from say hoegaarden, if only for its unique spice character. A great summer beer.
4
4
4
4.5
Hops Infusion
1,483
2025-02-06 00:00:00
American IPA
I recently had a few of these in a Weyerbacher sampler pack. The loud yellow label lets one know what they're in for when they crack one of these. I will not profess myself to be a hophead, but I do enjoy a full hop character and have had many good IPAs before. The smell of this beer is, as others have said, holycrap hoppy. When poured into a glass there is decent head that has moderate retention. Taste is overwhelmingly of bitter hops. I suppose there is a nice play of different flavors, but it somehow lacks coherence. I'd like to see the 7 types listed. Also, I assume it is still dry hopped 4 times, but my bottle lacked the 4X on previous bottlings. I dont know, I like it, but its almost too over the top. I agree that it has a ceratin rawness, or green feel to it. Perhaps this was their aim, and its good to have in a sampler but I'd rather have the pale ale they make just for its overall drinkability. I'd have it again, but not a full case.
3
4
3.5
4
1
0
0
0
aaronh
Samuel Adams Boston Ale (Stock Ale)
1,193
4.94
American Pale Ale (APA)
I was very impressed with this offering from Boston Beer. Having just experienced a poor case of Double Bock and a slightly dissapointing Weiss, this beer was truly a treat. I love the way the malt flavors play off the bitterness of the hops. Wonderful, inviting color and aroma, with a nice thick head that slowly dissipates but leaves a reminder that it was there. Very good ale. It would be easy to drink too many of these.
4.5
5
4
4.5
Wild Goose Oatmeal Stout
1,487
2025-09-05 00:00:00
Oatmeal Stout
This is a very dark brown stout with a nice creamy head. Head retention is not as good as many stouts. The aromas are faint but pleasing. The mouth feel is somewhat creamy, but it doesn't linger around very long. It has a very smooth taste, presenting more sweetness at cooler temps, more roasted flavor as it warms. Very low bitterness. It is a very drinkable stout that doesn't feel too heavy for the summer heat. My favorite WIld Goose offering.
3.5
4
4
4
1
1
null
0
aaronh
Samuel Adams Boston Ale (Stock Ale)
1,193
4.94
American Pale Ale (APA)
I was very impressed with this offering from Boston Beer. Having just experienced a poor case of Double Bock and a slightly dissapointing Weiss, this beer was truly a treat. I love the way the malt flavors play off the bitterness of the hops. Wonderful, inviting color and aroma, with a nice thick head that slowly dissipates but leaves a reminder that it was there. Very good ale. It would be easy to drink too many of these.
4.5
5
4
4.5
Our Special Ale 2001 (Anchor Christmas Ale)
1,998
5
Winter Warmer
This was my first experience with either Anchor brewing or their Special Ale. A couple of friends and I bought a case back in December. I remember being impressed then, but the flavor was dominated by clove, nutmeg, and alcohol. The color was great and the head was nice and dense, but the flavors were overwhelming and competed with each other too much. One of those friends recently moved away, and chose not to transport his beer. I was the lucky recipient of a bottle of the Special Ale, among other things. It has aged wonderfully. The clove and nutmeg are still there, but a sweetness has emerged, with strong chocolate notes as well. The head is more dense and creamy and lasts as long as the beer. The alcohol is not noticable at all. The color is still a nice deep ruby, and the beer is very smooth and almost creamy on the tongue. This year, I plan on buying a case and keeping it until summer and fall, because this Special Ale is twice as special once it has aged. Wow.
5
4
5
5
1
1
null
0
aaronh
Our Special Ale 2001 (Anchor Christmas Ale)
1,998
5
Winter Warmer
This was my first experience with either Anchor brewing or their Special Ale. A couple of friends and I bought a case back in December. I remember being impressed then, but the flavor was dominated by clove, nutmeg, and alcohol. The color was great and the head was nice and dense, but the flavors were overwhelming and competed with each other too much. One of those friends recently moved away, and chose not to transport his beer. I was the lucky recipient of a bottle of the Special Ale, among other things. It has aged wonderfully. The clove and nutmeg are still there, but a sweetness has emerged, with strong chocolate notes as well. The head is more dense and creamy and lasts as long as the beer. The alcohol is not noticable at all. The color is still a nice deep ruby, and the beer is very smooth and almost creamy on the tongue. This year, I plan on buying a case and keeping it until summer and fall, because this Special Ale is twice as special once it has aged. Wow.
5
4
5
5
Wild Goose Oatmeal Stout
1,487
2025-09-05 00:00:00
Oatmeal Stout
This is a very dark brown stout with a nice creamy head. Head retention is not as good as many stouts. The aromas are faint but pleasing. The mouth feel is somewhat creamy, but it doesn't linger around very long. It has a very smooth taste, presenting more sweetness at cooler temps, more roasted flavor as it warms. Very low bitterness. It is a very drinkable stout that doesn't feel too heavy for the summer heat. My favorite WIld Goose offering.
3.5
4
4
4
0
-1
1
0
aaronh
Samuel Adams Weiss Bier
2,463
2025-08-04 00:00:00
Hefeweizen
I'm a recent fan of wheat/weiss beers. Before developing an appreciation for and knowledge of different styles, I considered them to be some kind of new beer, much like some of the fruit beers. This Sam Adams Weiss is enjoyable, but is not as flavorful as many weiss beers I've tried. The hops are well done, the finish is very smooth. It is a good summer refresher, but lacks some of the fruitiness I've come to expect. All in all, an enjoyable beer.
4
4.5
3.5
3.5
Samuel Adams Pale Ale
833
5.25
English Pale Ale
This pale ale was not quite what I expected, but it is good. I was under the impression it was an APA, so I expected a nice bitterness and a stronger aroma. It has a nice head, and a smooth flavor, but is just an average pale ale. Perhaps I've been spoiled by my recent SIerra Nevadas and Burning Rivers. I agree with some of the previous posts: an average beer from a company that could do more. Perhaps the bitterness is subdued to appeal to the mass market.
3
3
3
3.5
null
null
null
1
aaronh
Samuel Adams Weiss Bier
2,463
2025-08-04 00:00:00
Hefeweizen
I'm a recent fan of wheat/weiss beers. Before developing an appreciation for and knowledge of different styles, I considered them to be some kind of new beer, much like some of the fruit beers. This Sam Adams Weiss is enjoyable, but is not as flavorful as many weiss beers I've tried. The hops are well done, the finish is very smooth. It is a good summer refresher, but lacks some of the fruitiness I've come to expect. All in all, an enjoyable beer.
4
4.5
3.5
3.5
Samuel Adams Boston Ale (Stock Ale)
1,193
4.94
American Pale Ale (APA)
I was very impressed with this offering from Boston Beer. Having just experienced a poor case of Double Bock and a slightly dissapointing Weiss, this beer was truly a treat. I love the way the malt flavors play off the bitterness of the hops. Wonderful, inviting color and aroma, with a nice thick head that slowly dissipates but leaves a reminder that it was there. Very good ale. It would be easy to drink too many of these.
4.5
5
4
4.5
null
null
null
0
aaronh
Samuel Adams Weiss Bier
2,463
2025-08-04 00:00:00
Hefeweizen
I'm a recent fan of wheat/weiss beers. Before developing an appreciation for and knowledge of different styles, I considered them to be some kind of new beer, much like some of the fruit beers. This Sam Adams Weiss is enjoyable, but is not as flavorful as many weiss beers I've tried. The hops are well done, the finish is very smooth. It is a good summer refresher, but lacks some of the fruitiness I've come to expect. All in all, an enjoyable beer.
4
4.5
3.5
3.5
Wild Goose Oatmeal Stout
1,487
2025-09-05 00:00:00
Oatmeal Stout
This is a very dark brown stout with a nice creamy head. Head retention is not as good as many stouts. The aromas are faint but pleasing. The mouth feel is somewhat creamy, but it doesn't linger around very long. It has a very smooth taste, presenting more sweetness at cooler temps, more roasted flavor as it warms. Very low bitterness. It is a very drinkable stout that doesn't feel too heavy for the summer heat. My favorite WIld Goose offering.
3.5
4
4
4
null
null
null
0
aaronh
Samuel Adams Pale Ale
833
5.25
English Pale Ale
This pale ale was not quite what I expected, but it is good. I was under the impression it was an APA, so I expected a nice bitterness and a stronger aroma. It has a nice head, and a smooth flavor, but is just an average pale ale. Perhaps I've been spoiled by my recent SIerra Nevadas and Burning Rivers. I agree with some of the previous posts: an average beer from a company that could do more. Perhaps the bitterness is subdued to appeal to the mass market.
3
3
3
3.5
Wild Goose Oatmeal Stout
1,487
2025-09-05 00:00:00
Oatmeal Stout
This is a very dark brown stout with a nice creamy head. Head retention is not as good as many stouts. The aromas are faint but pleasing. The mouth feel is somewhat creamy, but it doesn't linger around very long. It has a very smooth taste, presenting more sweetness at cooler temps, more roasted flavor as it warms. Very low bitterness. It is a very drinkable stout that doesn't feel too heavy for the summer heat. My favorite WIld Goose offering.
3.5
4
4
4
0
-1
null
-1
aaronh
Samuel Adams Pale Ale
833
5.25
English Pale Ale
This pale ale was not quite what I expected, but it is good. I was under the impression it was an APA, so I expected a nice bitterness and a stronger aroma. It has a nice head, and a smooth flavor, but is just an average pale ale. Perhaps I've been spoiled by my recent SIerra Nevadas and Burning Rivers. I agree with some of the previous posts: an average beer from a company that could do more. Perhaps the bitterness is subdued to appeal to the mass market.
3
3
3
3.5
Our Special Ale 2001 (Anchor Christmas Ale)
1,998
5
Winter Warmer
This was my first experience with either Anchor brewing or their Special Ale. A couple of friends and I bought a case back in December. I remember being impressed then, but the flavor was dominated by clove, nutmeg, and alcohol. The color was great and the head was nice and dense, but the flavors were overwhelming and competed with each other too much. One of those friends recently moved away, and chose not to transport his beer. I was the lucky recipient of a bottle of the Special Ale, among other things. It has aged wonderfully. The clove and nutmeg are still there, but a sweetness has emerged, with strong chocolate notes as well. The head is more dense and creamy and lasts as long as the beer. The alcohol is not noticable at all. The color is still a nice deep ruby, and the beer is very smooth and almost creamy on the tongue. This year, I plan on buying a case and keeping it until summer and fall, because this Special Ale is twice as special once it has aged. Wow.
5
4
5
5
0
0
null
-1
aaronh
Samuel Adams Boston Ale (Stock Ale)
1,193
4.94
American Pale Ale (APA)
I was very impressed with this offering from Boston Beer. Having just experienced a poor case of Double Bock and a slightly dissapointing Weiss, this beer was truly a treat. I love the way the malt flavors play off the bitterness of the hops. Wonderful, inviting color and aroma, with a nice thick head that slowly dissipates but leaves a reminder that it was there. Very good ale. It would be easy to drink too many of these.
4.5
5
4
4.5
Samuel Adams Pale Ale
833
5.25
English Pale Ale
This pale ale was not quite what I expected, but it is good. I was under the impression it was an APA, so I expected a nice bitterness and a stronger aroma. It has a nice head, and a smooth flavor, but is just an average pale ale. Perhaps I've been spoiled by my recent SIerra Nevadas and Burning Rivers. I agree with some of the previous posts: an average beer from a company that could do more. Perhaps the bitterness is subdued to appeal to the mass market.
3
3
3
3.5
1
1
null
1
aaronh
Samuel Adams Weiss Bier
2,463
2025-08-04 00:00:00
Hefeweizen
I'm a recent fan of wheat/weiss beers. Before developing an appreciation for and knowledge of different styles, I considered them to be some kind of new beer, much like some of the fruit beers. This Sam Adams Weiss is enjoyable, but is not as flavorful as many weiss beers I've tried. The hops are well done, the finish is very smooth. It is a good summer refresher, but lacks some of the fruitiness I've come to expect. All in all, an enjoyable beer.
4
4.5
3.5
3.5
Our Special Ale 2001 (Anchor Christmas Ale)
1,998
5
Winter Warmer
This was my first experience with either Anchor brewing or their Special Ale. A couple of friends and I bought a case back in December. I remember being impressed then, but the flavor was dominated by clove, nutmeg, and alcohol. The color was great and the head was nice and dense, but the flavors were overwhelming and competed with each other too much. One of those friends recently moved away, and chose not to transport his beer. I was the lucky recipient of a bottle of the Special Ale, among other things. It has aged wonderfully. The clove and nutmeg are still there, but a sweetness has emerged, with strong chocolate notes as well. The head is more dense and creamy and lasts as long as the beer. The alcohol is not noticable at all. The color is still a nice deep ruby, and the beer is very smooth and almost creamy on the tongue. This year, I plan on buying a case and keeping it until summer and fall, because this Special Ale is twice as special once it has aged. Wow.
5
4
5
5
null
null
null
0
adamboeckman
Coors Light
837
2025-02-04 00:00:00
Light Lager
First of all, light beers are no good! Coors light has a decent flavor compared to Miller Light and Bud Light. It doesn't pour good and doesn't have a head. Ok, maybe for a few seconds. The taste is sweet, almost fruity, and the hops tickle the tongue. One of the few light beers I can sit and drink all night. Its not that great though, and their are many beers the same price as Coors Light that I could recommend.
2
2
4
3.5
Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR)
1,331
4.74
American Adjunct Lager
I have really fallen in love with this beer! I always listened to my friends bash this brew and call it the nastiest of all beers. Well when I bought a 12 pack of long neck bottles, I was impressed by the taste of this kick ass brew! It easily beats Bud, Coors, and Miller and for the price you can't go wrong at all. Give it a try, and taste a true American legend.
4
3.5
4.5
4.5
null
null
null
-1
adamboeckman
Coors Light
837
2025-02-04 00:00:00
Light Lager
First of all, light beers are no good! Coors light has a decent flavor compared to Miller Light and Bud Light. It doesn't pour good and doesn't have a head. Ok, maybe for a few seconds. The taste is sweet, almost fruity, and the hops tickle the tongue. One of the few light beers I can sit and drink all night. Its not that great though, and their are many beers the same price as Coors Light that I could recommend.
2
2
4
3.5
Natural Light
1,524
2025-02-04 00:00:00
Light Lager
Absolutely awful! Very light appearance and a skunky smell. This beer tastes very watered down and just won't go down for me. I have never been able to drink more then 2 and I don't think I ever will be able to. Out of all the low end beers, this one takes the taco.
1.5
1
1
1.5
-1
null
null
1
adamboeckman
Coors Light
837
2025-02-04 00:00:00
Light Lager
First of all, light beers are no good! Coors light has a decent flavor compared to Miller Light and Bud Light. It doesn't pour good and doesn't have a head. Ok, maybe for a few seconds. The taste is sweet, almost fruity, and the hops tickle the tongue. One of the few light beers I can sit and drink all night. Its not that great though, and their are many beers the same price as Coors Light that I could recommend.
2
2
4
3.5
Miller High Life Light
2,295
2025-05-04 00:00:00
Light Lager
What can I say, this beer gets a lot of bad reviews, but I was impressed. Kinda of a drinkable, cornish flavor. Went down smooth. Like I said, hints of corn all over it, almost too much, but besides that, a really decent beer. I would reccomend this beer to the people that are curious to try new beers, but to a veteran, this beer could be bad.
3
3.5
4
4
null
null
-1
0
adamboeckman
Coors Extra Gold
1,466
5
American Adjunct Lager
Gold and black can that talks about patience in creating the distinctive lagers of the past and other statements. Not much for a head when poured, it quickly disappears. However, the aroma is attractive and the lager has a dark color compared to its other Coors beers. My first taste of it was great, however it lacks in the balance of the malts, and has sort of a over roasted taste. Altogether though, this beer in my opinion is the best of the Coors brand and I would recommend for something new. Not a everyday beer though.
4
3.5
3
4.5
Coors Light
837
2025-02-04 00:00:00
Light Lager
First of all, light beers are no good! Coors light has a decent flavor compared to Miller Light and Bud Light. It doesn't pour good and doesn't have a head. Ok, maybe for a few seconds. The taste is sweet, almost fruity, and the hops tickle the tongue. One of the few light beers I can sit and drink all night. Its not that great though, and their are many beers the same price as Coors Light that I could recommend.
2
2
4
3.5
0
null
null
0
adamboeckman
Coors Extra Gold
1,466
5
American Adjunct Lager
Gold and black can that talks about patience in creating the distinctive lagers of the past and other statements. Not much for a head when poured, it quickly disappears. However, the aroma is attractive and the lager has a dark color compared to its other Coors beers. My first taste of it was great, however it lacks in the balance of the malts, and has sort of a over roasted taste. Altogether though, this beer in my opinion is the best of the Coors brand and I would recommend for something new. Not a everyday beer though.
4
3.5
3
4.5
Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR)
1,331
4.74
American Adjunct Lager
I have really fallen in love with this beer! I always listened to my friends bash this brew and call it the nastiest of all beers. Well when I bought a 12 pack of long neck bottles, I was impressed by the taste of this kick ass brew! It easily beats Bud, Coors, and Miller and for the price you can't go wrong at all. Give it a try, and taste a true American legend.
4
3.5
4.5
4.5
null
null
null
-1
adamboeckman
Coors Extra Gold
1,466
5
American Adjunct Lager
Gold and black can that talks about patience in creating the distinctive lagers of the past and other statements. Not much for a head when poured, it quickly disappears. However, the aroma is attractive and the lager has a dark color compared to its other Coors beers. My first taste of it was great, however it lacks in the balance of the malts, and has sort of a over roasted taste. Altogether though, this beer in my opinion is the best of the Coors brand and I would recommend for something new. Not a everyday beer though.
4
3.5
3
4.5
Natural Light
1,524
2025-02-04 00:00:00
Light Lager
Absolutely awful! Very light appearance and a skunky smell. This beer tastes very watered down and just won't go down for me. I have never been able to drink more then 2 and I don't think I ever will be able to. Out of all the low end beers, this one takes the taco.
1.5
1
1
1.5
0
1
null
1
adamboeckman
Natural Light
1,524
2025-02-04 00:00:00
Light Lager
Absolutely awful! Very light appearance and a skunky smell. This beer tastes very watered down and just won't go down for me. I have never been able to drink more then 2 and I don't think I ever will be able to. Out of all the low end beers, this one takes the taco.
1.5
1
1
1.5
Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR)
1,331
4.74
American Adjunct Lager
I have really fallen in love with this beer! I always listened to my friends bash this brew and call it the nastiest of all beers. Well when I bought a 12 pack of long neck bottles, I was impressed by the taste of this kick ass brew! It easily beats Bud, Coors, and Miller and for the price you can't go wrong at all. Give it a try, and taste a true American legend.
4
3.5
4.5
4.5
null
null
null
-1
adamboeckman
Coors Extra Gold
1,466
5
American Adjunct Lager
Gold and black can that talks about patience in creating the distinctive lagers of the past and other statements. Not much for a head when poured, it quickly disappears. However, the aroma is attractive and the lager has a dark color compared to its other Coors beers. My first taste of it was great, however it lacks in the balance of the malts, and has sort of a over roasted taste. Altogether though, this beer in my opinion is the best of the Coors brand and I would recommend for something new. Not a everyday beer though.
4
3.5
3
4.5
Miller High Life Light
2,295
2025-05-04 00:00:00
Light Lager
What can I say, this beer gets a lot of bad reviews, but I was impressed. Kinda of a drinkable, cornish flavor. Went down smooth. Like I said, hints of corn all over it, almost too much, but besides that, a really decent beer. I would reccomend this beer to the people that are curious to try new beers, but to a veteran, this beer could be bad.
3
3.5
4
4
null
null
null
-1
adamboeckman
Miller High Life Light
2,295
2025-05-04 00:00:00
Light Lager
What can I say, this beer gets a lot of bad reviews, but I was impressed. Kinda of a drinkable, cornish flavor. Went down smooth. Like I said, hints of corn all over it, almost too much, but besides that, a really decent beer. I would reccomend this beer to the people that are curious to try new beers, but to a veteran, this beer could be bad.
3
3.5
4
4
Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR)
1,331
4.74
American Adjunct Lager
I have really fallen in love with this beer! I always listened to my friends bash this brew and call it the nastiest of all beers. Well when I bought a 12 pack of long neck bottles, I was impressed by the taste of this kick ass brew! It easily beats Bud, Coors, and Miller and for the price you can't go wrong at all. Give it a try, and taste a true American legend.
4
3.5
4.5
4.5
null
null
null
-1
adamboeckman
Natural Light
1,524
2025-02-04 00:00:00
Light Lager
Absolutely awful! Very light appearance and a skunky smell. This beer tastes very watered down and just won't go down for me. I have never been able to drink more then 2 and I don't think I ever will be able to. Out of all the low end beers, this one takes the taco.
1.5
1
1
1.5
Miller High Life Light
2,295
2025-05-04 00:00:00
Light Lager
What can I say, this beer gets a lot of bad reviews, but I was impressed. Kinda of a drinkable, cornish flavor. Went down smooth. Like I said, hints of corn all over it, almost too much, but besides that, a really decent beer. I would reccomend this beer to the people that are curious to try new beers, but to a veteran, this beer could be bad.
3
3.5
4
4
null
null
null
-1
admiraldinty
Sea Dog Blue Paw Wheat Ale
345
4.6
Fruit / Vegetable Beer
The only good thing about this beer was its nose: definitely blueberry. As far as taste, it might as well have been a bottle of bud light with an essence of blueberry. There was really very little special about this beer. I wouldn't waste my money on this one again.
3
4
2
2
Beamish Irish Stout
927
4.1
Irish Dry Stout
Black as Guiness, but a much richer flavor. I didn't find the smell particularly persuasive. However, the taste makes up for this. There are definite coffee tones. The mouthfeel is incredibly smooth. You might as well be drinking water. As a result this beer is has a high drinkability.
4.5
3.5
4.5
4
null
0
null
0
admiraldinty
Sea Dog Blue Paw Wheat Ale
345
4.6
Fruit / Vegetable Beer
The only good thing about this beer was its nose: definitely blueberry. As far as taste, it might as well have been a bottle of bud light with an essence of blueberry. There was really very little special about this beer. I wouldn't waste my money on this one again.
3
4
2
2
Gulden Draak (Dark Triple)
155
10.5
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Dark brownish amber in color (not an especially appealling hue) with an incredibly fluffy head. Very honey-like smell with a honey-like sweetness and a bit of peppery spice towards the end. Somewhat smooth-drinking, however the high alcohol content, and overpowering sweetness cause this beer to lose points in the drinkability category. Definitely an after-dinner beer.
3.5
4
4.5
4
null
0
null
0
admiraldinty
Sea Dog Blue Paw Wheat Ale
345
4.6
Fruit / Vegetable Beer
The only good thing about this beer was its nose: definitely blueberry. As far as taste, it might as well have been a bottle of bud light with an essence of blueberry. There was really very little special about this beer. I wouldn't waste my money on this one again.
3
4
2
2
Hennepin (Farmhouse Saison)
141
7.7
Saison / Farmhouse Ale
Holy crap! That's all I can say about this beer. It pours a hazy orange, with a thick head. The one overriding flavor theme that I found in this beer, yet no one else has mentioned is apple. Perhaps my tastebuds are screwed up, but everytime I drink this I can swear I taste apples, like in a strong (nay, very strong) cider. It's a shame I've only seen this stuff in four packs.
4.5
4.5
4.5
5
null
null
null
0
admiraldinty
Ipswich Oatmeal Stout
260
7
Oatmeal Stout
This is my favorite beer. Absolutely black with a nice head. Exceptionally smooth on the palate with very noticeable coffee and chocolate. I could drink this stuff all day. My father, who is a Sam Adams fanatic, and not really into stouts, has become a stout-a-holic because of Ipswich.
5
4.5
5
5
Beamish Irish Stout
927
4.1
Irish Dry Stout
Black as Guiness, but a much richer flavor. I didn't find the smell particularly persuasive. However, the taste makes up for this. There are definite coffee tones. The mouthfeel is incredibly smooth. You might as well be drinking water. As a result this beer is has a high drinkability.
4.5
3.5
4.5
4
0
null
0
0
admiraldinty
Ipswich Oatmeal Stout
260
7
Oatmeal Stout
This is my favorite beer. Absolutely black with a nice head. Exceptionally smooth on the palate with very noticeable coffee and chocolate. I could drink this stuff all day. My father, who is a Sam Adams fanatic, and not really into stouts, has become a stout-a-holic because of Ipswich.
5
4.5
5
5
Gulden Draak (Dark Triple)
155
10.5
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Dark brownish amber in color (not an especially appealling hue) with an incredibly fluffy head. Very honey-like smell with a honey-like sweetness and a bit of peppery spice towards the end. Somewhat smooth-drinking, however the high alcohol content, and overpowering sweetness cause this beer to lose points in the drinkability category. Definitely an after-dinner beer.
3.5
4
4.5
4
-1
null
1
1
admiraldinty
Ipswich Oatmeal Stout
260
7
Oatmeal Stout
This is my favorite beer. Absolutely black with a nice head. Exceptionally smooth on the palate with very noticeable coffee and chocolate. I could drink this stuff all day. My father, who is a Sam Adams fanatic, and not really into stouts, has become a stout-a-holic because of Ipswich.
5
4.5
5
5
Hennepin (Farmhouse Saison)
141
7.7
Saison / Farmhouse Ale
Holy crap! That's all I can say about this beer. It pours a hazy orange, with a thick head. The one overriding flavor theme that I found in this beer, yet no one else has mentioned is apple. Perhaps my tastebuds are screwed up, but everytime I drink this I can swear I taste apples, like in a strong (nay, very strong) cider. It's a shame I've only seen this stuff in four packs.
4.5
4.5
4.5
5
0
null
null
0
admiraldinty
Gulden Draak (Dark Triple)
155
10.5
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Dark brownish amber in color (not an especially appealling hue) with an incredibly fluffy head. Very honey-like smell with a honey-like sweetness and a bit of peppery spice towards the end. Somewhat smooth-drinking, however the high alcohol content, and overpowering sweetness cause this beer to lose points in the drinkability category. Definitely an after-dinner beer.
3.5
4
4.5
4
Beamish Irish Stout
927
4.1
Irish Dry Stout
Black as Guiness, but a much richer flavor. I didn't find the smell particularly persuasive. However, the taste makes up for this. There are definite coffee tones. The mouthfeel is incredibly smooth. You might as well be drinking water. As a result this beer is has a high drinkability.
4.5
3.5
4.5
4
0
0
-1
-1
admiraldinty
Hennepin (Farmhouse Saison)
141
7.7
Saison / Farmhouse Ale
Holy crap! That's all I can say about this beer. It pours a hazy orange, with a thick head. The one overriding flavor theme that I found in this beer, yet no one else has mentioned is apple. Perhaps my tastebuds are screwed up, but everytime I drink this I can swear I taste apples, like in a strong (nay, very strong) cider. It's a shame I've only seen this stuff in four packs.
4.5
4.5
4.5
5
Beamish Irish Stout
927
4.1
Irish Dry Stout
Black as Guiness, but a much richer flavor. I didn't find the smell particularly persuasive. However, the taste makes up for this. There are definite coffee tones. The mouthfeel is incredibly smooth. You might as well be drinking water. As a result this beer is has a high drinkability.
4.5
3.5
4.5
4
0
null
null
0
admiraldinty
Hennepin (Farmhouse Saison)
141
7.7
Saison / Farmhouse Ale
Holy crap! That's all I can say about this beer. It pours a hazy orange, with a thick head. The one overriding flavor theme that I found in this beer, yet no one else has mentioned is apple. Perhaps my tastebuds are screwed up, but everytime I drink this I can swear I taste apples, like in a strong (nay, very strong) cider. It's a shame I've only seen this stuff in four packs.
4.5
4.5
4.5
5
Gulden Draak (Dark Triple)
155
10.5
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Dark brownish amber in color (not an especially appealling hue) with an incredibly fluffy head. Very honey-like smell with a honey-like sweetness and a bit of peppery spice towards the end. Somewhat smooth-drinking, however the high alcohol content, and overpowering sweetness cause this beer to lose points in the drinkability category. Definitely an after-dinner beer.
3.5
4
4.5
4
-1
null
null
1
admiraldinty
Sea Dog Blue Paw Wheat Ale
345
4.6
Fruit / Vegetable Beer
The only good thing about this beer was its nose: definitely blueberry. As far as taste, it might as well have been a bottle of bud light with an essence of blueberry. There was really very little special about this beer. I wouldn't waste my money on this one again.
3
4
2
2
Ipswich Oatmeal Stout
260
7
Oatmeal Stout
This is my favorite beer. Absolutely black with a nice head. Exceptionally smooth on the palate with very noticeable coffee and chocolate. I could drink this stuff all day. My father, who is a Sam Adams fanatic, and not really into stouts, has become a stout-a-holic because of Ipswich.
5
4.5
5
5
null
null
null
0
adr
Storm King Stout
1,013
2025-01-09 00:00:00
Russian Imperial Stout
Not a lot to add to the other reviews, other than as usual, the Imperial Stout style attracts me more than is good for me, so aside from echoing excellent mouthfeel, fruits well balanced with coffee notes, a sixer of Storm King knocked me on my butt a couple of months ago...as many have written, a modern classic. As this is an older review and it remains a high-scoring beer in my book, I will say that this Imperial Stout has a complex fruitiness and brightness, retains a lot of solid mouthfeel, and avoids an overly burnt or motor-oil impression. Still, it may not be what it once was...seems to have faded in its best characteristics....
4.5
4
4.5
4.5
Michelob Honey Lager
2,417
2025-09-04 00:00:00
American Amber / Red Lager
Of all the Michelob "craft brews", this one is least likely to give me a headache (before the Michelob line, the AB "Black and Tan" Porter was my favorite but it was long ago discontinued)...a look at the ingredients label told me that this brew doesn't include rice or other grains, differing from the others...maybe? Very average and a little greasy, because of the honey, I guess...when I'm trapped into bringing something home from a limited grocery selection, I might get this...no hops, malt hidden by sweetness, but I can drink it...
3
3
2.5
3
null
null
null
1
adr
Bell's Porter
1,287
2025-06-05 00:00:00
American Porter
My favorite style of beer and Bell's is up to the challenge of one of the best bottled Porters I've ever had...toffee/coffee, with excellent mouthfeel...it can get chunky as its unpastuerized, but that's not at all offputting to me....this brewery seems to be expanding its regional distribution, so eventually the world will expect great things from this outstanding regional...
3.5
4.5
5
5
Storm King Stout
1,013
2025-01-09 00:00:00
Russian Imperial Stout
Not a lot to add to the other reviews, other than as usual, the Imperial Stout style attracts me more than is good for me, so aside from echoing excellent mouthfeel, fruits well balanced with coffee notes, a sixer of Storm King knocked me on my butt a couple of months ago...as many have written, a modern classic. As this is an older review and it remains a high-scoring beer in my book, I will say that this Imperial Stout has a complex fruitiness and brightness, retains a lot of solid mouthfeel, and avoids an overly burnt or motor-oil impression. Still, it may not be what it once was...seems to have faded in its best characteristics....
4.5
4
4.5
4.5
null
null
1
0
adr
Bell's Porter
1,287
2025-06-05 00:00:00
American Porter
My favorite style of beer and Bell's is up to the challenge of one of the best bottled Porters I've ever had...toffee/coffee, with excellent mouthfeel...it can get chunky as its unpastuerized, but that's not at all offputting to me....this brewery seems to be expanding its regional distribution, so eventually the world will expect great things from this outstanding regional...
3.5
4.5
5
5
Michelob Honey Lager
2,417
2025-09-04 00:00:00
American Amber / Red Lager
Of all the Michelob "craft brews", this one is least likely to give me a headache (before the Michelob line, the AB "Black and Tan" Porter was my favorite but it was long ago discontinued)...a look at the ingredients label told me that this brew doesn't include rice or other grains, differing from the others...maybe? Very average and a little greasy, because of the honey, I guess...when I'm trapped into bringing something home from a limited grocery selection, I might get this...no hops, malt hidden by sweetness, but I can drink it...
3
3
2.5
3
null
null
null
0
adr
Summit Extra Pale Ale
1,374
2025-03-05 00:00:00
English Pale Ale
Absolutely the grapefruity-chewy ale of choice for me, frankly clobbers Sierra Nevada in my book...nice aroma and a clear medium amber color. I'm currently living in Minnesota but I wasn't looking for a beer this good when I moved here. A really distinct example of an American Pale...hoppy, to be sure, but with a good deal of nutty malts, superior fruitiness, and a complexity all the way to the aftertaste...a very refreshing beer on tap, but with enough guts to last through Fall...
4
4.5
4
5
Storm King Stout
1,013
2025-01-09 00:00:00
Russian Imperial Stout
Not a lot to add to the other reviews, other than as usual, the Imperial Stout style attracts me more than is good for me, so aside from echoing excellent mouthfeel, fruits well balanced with coffee notes, a sixer of Storm King knocked me on my butt a couple of months ago...as many have written, a modern classic. As this is an older review and it remains a high-scoring beer in my book, I will say that this Imperial Stout has a complex fruitiness and brightness, retains a lot of solid mouthfeel, and avoids an overly burnt or motor-oil impression. Still, it may not be what it once was...seems to have faded in its best characteristics....
4.5
4
4.5
4.5
null
null
1
1
adr
Moose Drool Brown Ale
2,296
2025-01-05 00:00:00
American Brown Ale
I'm not a huge fan of the Browns as a general rule though my first taste of Drool on tap during a trip to Bozeman impressed me with a friendly smoothness...typical sweet hearty malts but not a bad amount of clean hop imprint for the style and a clear winner over Pete's Wicked to me...
4
3.5
3.5
4
Bell's Porter
1,287
2025-06-05 00:00:00
American Porter
My favorite style of beer and Bell's is up to the challenge of one of the best bottled Porters I've ever had...toffee/coffee, with excellent mouthfeel...it can get chunky as its unpastuerized, but that's not at all offputting to me....this brewery seems to be expanding its regional distribution, so eventually the world will expect great things from this outstanding regional...
3.5
4.5
5
5
null
null
-1
1
adr
Summit Extra Pale Ale
1,374
2025-03-05 00:00:00
English Pale Ale
Absolutely the grapefruity-chewy ale of choice for me, frankly clobbers Sierra Nevada in my book...nice aroma and a clear medium amber color. I'm currently living in Minnesota but I wasn't looking for a beer this good when I moved here. A really distinct example of an American Pale...hoppy, to be sure, but with a good deal of nutty malts, superior fruitiness, and a complexity all the way to the aftertaste...a very refreshing beer on tap, but with enough guts to last through Fall...
4
4.5
4
5
Moose Drool Brown Ale
2,296
2025-01-05 00:00:00
American Brown Ale
I'm not a huge fan of the Browns as a general rule though my first taste of Drool on tap during a trip to Bozeman impressed me with a friendly smoothness...typical sweet hearty malts but not a bad amount of clean hop imprint for the style and a clear winner over Pete's Wicked to me...
4
3.5
3.5
4
null
1
1
1
adr
Summit Extra Pale Ale
1,374
2025-03-05 00:00:00
English Pale Ale
Absolutely the grapefruity-chewy ale of choice for me, frankly clobbers Sierra Nevada in my book...nice aroma and a clear medium amber color. I'm currently living in Minnesota but I wasn't looking for a beer this good when I moved here. A really distinct example of an American Pale...hoppy, to be sure, but with a good deal of nutty malts, superior fruitiness, and a complexity all the way to the aftertaste...a very refreshing beer on tap, but with enough guts to last through Fall...
4
4.5
4
5
Michelob Honey Lager
2,417
2025-09-04 00:00:00
American Amber / Red Lager
Of all the Michelob "craft brews", this one is least likely to give me a headache (before the Michelob line, the AB "Black and Tan" Porter was my favorite but it was long ago discontinued)...a look at the ingredients label told me that this brew doesn't include rice or other grains, differing from the others...maybe? Very average and a little greasy, because of the honey, I guess...when I'm trapped into bringing something home from a limited grocery selection, I might get this...no hops, malt hidden by sweetness, but I can drink it...
3
3
2.5
3
null
1
null
1
adr
Moose Drool Brown Ale
2,296
2025-01-05 00:00:00
American Brown Ale
I'm not a huge fan of the Browns as a general rule though my first taste of Drool on tap during a trip to Bozeman impressed me with a friendly smoothness...typical sweet hearty malts but not a bad amount of clean hop imprint for the style and a clear winner over Pete's Wicked to me...
4
3.5
3.5
4
Storm King Stout
1,013
2025-01-09 00:00:00
Russian Imperial Stout
Not a lot to add to the other reviews, other than as usual, the Imperial Stout style attracts me more than is good for me, so aside from echoing excellent mouthfeel, fruits well balanced with coffee notes, a sixer of Storm King knocked me on my butt a couple of months ago...as many have written, a modern classic. As this is an older review and it remains a high-scoring beer in my book, I will say that this Imperial Stout has a complex fruitiness and brightness, retains a lot of solid mouthfeel, and avoids an overly burnt or motor-oil impression. Still, it may not be what it once was...seems to have faded in its best characteristics....
4.5
4
4.5
4.5
null
null
0
1
adr
Summit Extra Pale Ale
1,374
2025-03-05 00:00:00
English Pale Ale
Absolutely the grapefruity-chewy ale of choice for me, frankly clobbers Sierra Nevada in my book...nice aroma and a clear medium amber color. I'm currently living in Minnesota but I wasn't looking for a beer this good when I moved here. A really distinct example of an American Pale...hoppy, to be sure, but with a good deal of nutty malts, superior fruitiness, and a complexity all the way to the aftertaste...a very refreshing beer on tap, but with enough guts to last through Fall...
4
4.5
4
5
Bell's Porter
1,287
2025-06-05 00:00:00
American Porter
My favorite style of beer and Bell's is up to the challenge of one of the best bottled Porters I've ever had...toffee/coffee, with excellent mouthfeel...it can get chunky as its unpastuerized, but that's not at all offputting to me....this brewery seems to be expanding its regional distribution, so eventually the world will expect great things from this outstanding regional...
3.5
4.5
5
5
null
null
0
1
adr
Moose Drool Brown Ale
2,296
2025-01-05 00:00:00
American Brown Ale
I'm not a huge fan of the Browns as a general rule though my first taste of Drool on tap during a trip to Bozeman impressed me with a friendly smoothness...typical sweet hearty malts but not a bad amount of clean hop imprint for the style and a clear winner over Pete's Wicked to me...
4
3.5
3.5
4
Michelob Honey Lager
2,417
2025-09-04 00:00:00
American Amber / Red Lager
Of all the Michelob "craft brews", this one is least likely to give me a headache (before the Michelob line, the AB "Black and Tan" Porter was my favorite but it was long ago discontinued)...a look at the ingredients label told me that this brew doesn't include rice or other grains, differing from the others...maybe? Very average and a little greasy, because of the honey, I guess...when I'm trapped into bringing something home from a limited grocery selection, I might get this...no hops, malt hidden by sweetness, but I can drink it...
3
3
2.5
3
null
1
null
1
aesop
Humble Patience
1,387
2025-06-04 00:00:00
Irish Red Ale
A beautiful beer - light mahogany/dark ruby color, persistant white head. The flavor initially rolls strongly onto the tongue, but vanishes rapidly and the beer finishes disappointingly dry, leaving a kind of flat taste in the mouth. Not a bad beer, but one that could have been so much better. It's drinkable, but I won't be seeking it out.
4.5
4
3
3
Ballantine XXX Ale
876
4.85
American Pale Ale (APA)
Slightly sweet, thin american "lawnmower" lager, but with a surprising hop kick at the end. I drank it from the can, so the slight metallic taste was expected; I don't really consider that a detriment for this type of beer, however. A perfectly refreshing hot-weather beer, but drink it cold. Like many beers of this type, it gets nasty if you let it warm up.
2.5
3
2.5
3
null
null
-1
-1
aesop
Moretti La Rossa Birra Doppio Malto
871
2025-02-07 00:00:00
Doppelbock
A double malt (doppio malto) in every sense of the term - this beer is strong from the malt (7% ABV) and sweet from the malt. Dull caramel color, no head. Malty aroma. Full mouthfeel, the taste starts with alcohol, moves to caramel and finishes with butterscotch. Pretty much what you would expect with this much malt. Unless you've got a real sweet-tooth, you probably won't drink many of these.
3
4
4
4
Ballantine XXX Ale
876
4.85
American Pale Ale (APA)
Slightly sweet, thin american "lawnmower" lager, but with a surprising hop kick at the end. I drank it from the can, so the slight metallic taste was expected; I don't really consider that a detriment for this type of beer, however. A perfectly refreshing hot-weather beer, but drink it cold. Like many beers of this type, it gets nasty if you let it warm up.
2.5
3
2.5
3
null
null
-1
1
aesop
Humble Patience
1,387
2025-06-04 00:00:00
Irish Red Ale
A beautiful beer - light mahogany/dark ruby color, persistant white head. The flavor initially rolls strongly onto the tongue, but vanishes rapidly and the beer finishes disappointingly dry, leaving a kind of flat taste in the mouth. Not a bad beer, but one that could have been so much better. It's drinkable, but I won't be seeking it out.
4.5
4
3
3
Moretti La Rossa Birra Doppio Malto
871
2025-02-07 00:00:00
Doppelbock
A double malt (doppio malto) in every sense of the term - this beer is strong from the malt (7% ABV) and sweet from the malt. Dull caramel color, no head. Malty aroma. Full mouthfeel, the taste starts with alcohol, moves to caramel and finishes with butterscotch. Pretty much what you would expect with this much malt. Unless you've got a real sweet-tooth, you probably won't drink many of these.
3
4
4
4
1
null
-1
-1
aesop
Humble Patience
1,387
2025-06-04 00:00:00
Irish Red Ale
A beautiful beer - light mahogany/dark ruby color, persistant white head. The flavor initially rolls strongly onto the tongue, but vanishes rapidly and the beer finishes disappointingly dry, leaving a kind of flat taste in the mouth. Not a bad beer, but one that could have been so much better. It's drinkable, but I won't be seeking it out.
4.5
4
3
3
Don de Dieu
694
9
Belgian Strong Pale Ale
A beautiful beer in all regards. A fruity, slightly yeasty nose, a very fine (almost champaign-like) carbonation that balances the heavy mouthfeel, leaving a light aftertaste of dried fruit (apricots). I drank this while eating a mixed-fruit salad, and it just made the picnic perfect.
4.5
4
4.5
5
null
null
-1
-1
aesop
Humble Patience
1,387
2025-06-04 00:00:00
Irish Red Ale
A beautiful beer - light mahogany/dark ruby color, persistant white head. The flavor initially rolls strongly onto the tongue, but vanishes rapidly and the beer finishes disappointingly dry, leaving a kind of flat taste in the mouth. Not a bad beer, but one that could have been so much better. It's drinkable, but I won't be seeking it out.
4.5
4
3
3
Blanche De Chambly
31
5
Witbier
A wonderful belgian white - not as malty as some versions I've had, but spiced in such a way that the orange and coriander are distinct without being blatant. The very-fine carbonation makes it seem a little fizzy, but it's otherwise a perfect aperitif.
4
4.5
4
4
null
null
-1
-1
aesop
Don de Dieu
694
9
Belgian Strong Pale Ale
A beautiful beer in all regards. A fruity, slightly yeasty nose, a very fine (almost champaign-like) carbonation that balances the heavy mouthfeel, leaving a light aftertaste of dried fruit (apricots). I drank this while eating a mixed-fruit salad, and it just made the picnic perfect.
4.5
4
4.5
5
Blanche De Chambly
31
5
Witbier
A wonderful belgian white - not as malty as some versions I've had, but spiced in such a way that the orange and coriander are distinct without being blatant. The very-fine carbonation makes it seem a little fizzy, but it's otherwise a perfect aperitif.
4
4.5
4
4
null
null
0
1
aesop
Moretti La Rossa Birra Doppio Malto
871
2025-02-07 00:00:00
Doppelbock
A double malt (doppio malto) in every sense of the term - this beer is strong from the malt (7% ABV) and sweet from the malt. Dull caramel color, no head. Malty aroma. Full mouthfeel, the taste starts with alcohol, moves to caramel and finishes with butterscotch. Pretty much what you would expect with this much malt. Unless you've got a real sweet-tooth, you probably won't drink many of these.
3
4
4
4
Blanche De Chambly
31
5
Witbier
A wonderful belgian white - not as malty as some versions I've had, but spiced in such a way that the orange and coriander are distinct without being blatant. The very-fine carbonation makes it seem a little fizzy, but it's otherwise a perfect aperitif.
4
4.5
4
4
null
null
0
0
aesop
Moretti La Rossa Birra Doppio Malto
871
2025-02-07 00:00:00
Doppelbock
A double malt (doppio malto) in every sense of the term - this beer is strong from the malt (7% ABV) and sweet from the malt. Dull caramel color, no head. Malty aroma. Full mouthfeel, the taste starts with alcohol, moves to caramel and finishes with butterscotch. Pretty much what you would expect with this much malt. Unless you've got a real sweet-tooth, you probably won't drink many of these.
3
4
4
4
Don de Dieu
694
9
Belgian Strong Pale Ale
A beautiful beer in all regards. A fruity, slightly yeasty nose, a very fine (almost champaign-like) carbonation that balances the heavy mouthfeel, leaving a light aftertaste of dried fruit (apricots). I drank this while eating a mixed-fruit salad, and it just made the picnic perfect.
4.5
4
4.5
5
null
0
0
-1
aesop
Ballantine XXX Ale
876
4.85
American Pale Ale (APA)
Slightly sweet, thin american "lawnmower" lager, but with a surprising hop kick at the end. I drank it from the can, so the slight metallic taste was expected; I don't really consider that a detriment for this type of beer, however. A perfectly refreshing hot-weather beer, but drink it cold. Like many beers of this type, it gets nasty if you let it warm up.
2.5
3
2.5
3
Don de Dieu
694
9
Belgian Strong Pale Ale
A beautiful beer in all regards. A fruity, slightly yeasty nose, a very fine (almost champaign-like) carbonation that balances the heavy mouthfeel, leaving a light aftertaste of dried fruit (apricots). I drank this while eating a mixed-fruit salad, and it just made the picnic perfect.
4.5
4
4.5
5
null
null
-1
-1
aesop
Ballantine XXX Ale
876
4.85
American Pale Ale (APA)
Slightly sweet, thin american "lawnmower" lager, but with a surprising hop kick at the end. I drank it from the can, so the slight metallic taste was expected; I don't really consider that a detriment for this type of beer, however. A perfectly refreshing hot-weather beer, but drink it cold. Like many beers of this type, it gets nasty if you let it warm up.
2.5
3
2.5
3
Blanche De Chambly
31
5
Witbier
A wonderful belgian white - not as malty as some versions I've had, but spiced in such a way that the orange and coriander are distinct without being blatant. The very-fine carbonation makes it seem a little fizzy, but it's otherwise a perfect aperitif.
4
4.5
4
4
null
null
-1
-1
aleboy
Morocco Ale
7,226
5.5
English Strong Ale
First of all as a lover of Belgian ales I would have to say that this is definitly NOT a Belgian pale ale. What it is perhaps best described as is simply a Spiced Ale. It is not an outstanding beer, but, it is one well worth trying. The beer pours nicely but is let down by the fact that the ginger aroma is almost all empowering leaving no room for hop or other spice aromas to shine through. The taste is fine, although once again the ginger is perhaps a little dominant. I found the mouthfeel to be a little watery for a beer of such strong flavour. I would recomend drinking this beer alongside some heavily spiced red meats ,perhaps mediteranian style.
3.5
2.5
2.5
3
Cascade First Harvest Ale
4,464
5.5
English Pale Ale
This beer has somewhat of a cult status in Australia and it is largely undeserved. It is made with wet hops on the first day of the Tasmanian hop harvest. I must say I was surprised by this beer as I was expecting nothing more than an Aussie lager style beer that had been made with ale yeast. It's not much more than that but it certainly is a drinkable beer. The flavour is somewhat like wet grass/hay but that is about the only remarkable flavour or aroma. I will most likely try next years batch ( 2004 ) but hopefully I won't have to pay it's undeserved price.
3
2.5
3
3.5
null
-1
null
0
aleboy
Morocco Ale
7,226
5.5
English Strong Ale
First of all as a lover of Belgian ales I would have to say that this is definitly NOT a Belgian pale ale. What it is perhaps best described as is simply a Spiced Ale. It is not an outstanding beer, but, it is one well worth trying. The beer pours nicely but is let down by the fact that the ginger aroma is almost all empowering leaving no room for hop or other spice aromas to shine through. The taste is fine, although once again the ginger is perhaps a little dominant. I found the mouthfeel to be a little watery for a beer of such strong flavour. I would recomend drinking this beer alongside some heavily spiced red meats ,perhaps mediteranian style.
3.5
2.5
2.5
3
KEO Beer
4,455
4.5
American Adjunct Lager
This beer really surprised me. I am not known as a fan of lagers and Cyprus is not known as a great brewing nation. The beer poured well with a thin white head that held its lace well. The aroma wasn't very dominant and was just a thin malty nose. The taste was slightly spicy / peppery (saaz?) which I found quite interesting for a lager ( especially a cold filtered one! ). Keo was quite a drinkable beer. Nothing super special, but, I certainly wouldn't knock the offer of one back. I have found this beer goes well with Greek and Lebanese foods.
3
3
3
3.5
0
0
null
0
aleboy
Morocco Ale
7,226
5.5
English Strong Ale
First of all as a lover of Belgian ales I would have to say that this is definitly NOT a Belgian pale ale. What it is perhaps best described as is simply a Spiced Ale. It is not an outstanding beer, but, it is one well worth trying. The beer pours nicely but is let down by the fact that the ginger aroma is almost all empowering leaving no room for hop or other spice aromas to shine through. The taste is fine, although once again the ginger is perhaps a little dominant. I found the mouthfeel to be a little watery for a beer of such strong flavour. I would recomend drinking this beer alongside some heavily spiced red meats ,perhaps mediteranian style.
3.5
2.5
2.5
3
Rodenbach Grand Cru
673
6
Flanders Red Ale
Devine!! ....Exceptional!!...A true classic. This is an incredibly challenging and assertive beer. I sampled it at around 8 or 9 degrees C . The lovely reddish colour and woody aroma are very inviting. It has a very oily and tart taste and the use of oak casks is quite obvious. There are also hints of fruit ( sour plum/cherry) and some slight vanilla notes. You must try this beer! Forget the port, have a Grand Cru.
4.5
4
4.5
5
0
-1
null
1
aleboy
Cascade First Harvest Ale
4,464
5.5
English Pale Ale
This beer has somewhat of a cult status in Australia and it is largely undeserved. It is made with wet hops on the first day of the Tasmanian hop harvest. I must say I was surprised by this beer as I was expecting nothing more than an Aussie lager style beer that had been made with ale yeast. It's not much more than that but it certainly is a drinkable beer. The flavour is somewhat like wet grass/hay but that is about the only remarkable flavour or aroma. I will most likely try next years batch ( 2004 ) but hopefully I won't have to pay it's undeserved price.
3
2.5
3
3.5
KEO Beer
4,455
4.5
American Adjunct Lager
This beer really surprised me. I am not known as a fan of lagers and Cyprus is not known as a great brewing nation. The beer poured well with a thin white head that held its lace well. The aroma wasn't very dominant and was just a thin malty nose. The taste was slightly spicy / peppery (saaz?) which I found quite interesting for a lager ( especially a cold filtered one! ). Keo was quite a drinkable beer. Nothing super special, but, I certainly wouldn't knock the offer of one back. I have found this beer goes well with Greek and Lebanese foods.
3
3
3
3.5
null
1
null
-1
aleboy
Little Creatures Pale Ale
3,327
5.2
American Pale Ale (APA)
A wonderfull little beer! The aroma reminds me of passionfruit, perhaps from cascade hops. Little Creatures is perhaps lighter in colour than some traditional pale ales but it is certainly not lacking in its flavour. This is a very drinkable beer, and I would have to rate it as one of Australias finest. I very much look forward to tasting this beer on draught.
4
5
4
4.5
Morocco Ale
7,226
5.5
English Strong Ale
First of all as a lover of Belgian ales I would have to say that this is definitly NOT a Belgian pale ale. What it is perhaps best described as is simply a Spiced Ale. It is not an outstanding beer, but, it is one well worth trying. The beer pours nicely but is let down by the fact that the ginger aroma is almost all empowering leaving no room for hop or other spice aromas to shine through. The taste is fine, although once again the ginger is perhaps a little dominant. I found the mouthfeel to be a little watery for a beer of such strong flavour. I would recomend drinking this beer alongside some heavily spiced red meats ,perhaps mediteranian style.
3.5
2.5
2.5
3
-1
1
null
-1
aleboy
Little Creatures Pale Ale
3,327
5.2
American Pale Ale (APA)
A wonderfull little beer! The aroma reminds me of passionfruit, perhaps from cascade hops. Little Creatures is perhaps lighter in colour than some traditional pale ales but it is certainly not lacking in its flavour. This is a very drinkable beer, and I would have to rate it as one of Australias finest. I very much look forward to tasting this beer on draught.
4
5
4
4.5
Cascade First Harvest Ale
4,464
5.5
English Pale Ale
This beer has somewhat of a cult status in Australia and it is largely undeserved. It is made with wet hops on the first day of the Tasmanian hop harvest. I must say I was surprised by this beer as I was expecting nothing more than an Aussie lager style beer that had been made with ale yeast. It's not much more than that but it certainly is a drinkable beer. The flavour is somewhat like wet grass/hay but that is about the only remarkable flavour or aroma. I will most likely try next years batch ( 2004 ) but hopefully I won't have to pay it's undeserved price.
3
2.5
3
3.5
null
0
null
0
aleboy
Little Creatures Pale Ale
3,327
5.2
American Pale Ale (APA)
A wonderfull little beer! The aroma reminds me of passionfruit, perhaps from cascade hops. Little Creatures is perhaps lighter in colour than some traditional pale ales but it is certainly not lacking in its flavour. This is a very drinkable beer, and I would have to rate it as one of Australias finest. I very much look forward to tasting this beer on draught.
4
5
4
4.5
KEO Beer
4,455
4.5
American Adjunct Lager
This beer really surprised me. I am not known as a fan of lagers and Cyprus is not known as a great brewing nation. The beer poured well with a thin white head that held its lace well. The aroma wasn't very dominant and was just a thin malty nose. The taste was slightly spicy / peppery (saaz?) which I found quite interesting for a lager ( especially a cold filtered one! ). Keo was quite a drinkable beer. Nothing super special, but, I certainly wouldn't knock the offer of one back. I have found this beer goes well with Greek and Lebanese foods.
3
3
3
3.5
0
1
null
-1
aleboy
Little Creatures Pale Ale
3,327
5.2
American Pale Ale (APA)
A wonderfull little beer! The aroma reminds me of passionfruit, perhaps from cascade hops. Little Creatures is perhaps lighter in colour than some traditional pale ales but it is certainly not lacking in its flavour. This is a very drinkable beer, and I would have to rate it as one of Australias finest. I very much look forward to tasting this beer on draught.
4
5
4
4.5
Rodenbach Grand Cru
673
6
Flanders Red Ale
Devine!! ....Exceptional!!...A true classic. This is an incredibly challenging and assertive beer. I sampled it at around 8 or 9 degrees C . The lovely reddish colour and woody aroma are very inviting. It has a very oily and tart taste and the use of oak casks is quite obvious. There are also hints of fruit ( sour plum/cherry) and some slight vanilla notes. You must try this beer! Forget the port, have a Grand Cru.
4.5
4
4.5
5
-1
-1
null
0
aleboy
Rodenbach Grand Cru
673
6
Flanders Red Ale
Devine!! ....Exceptional!!...A true classic. This is an incredibly challenging and assertive beer. I sampled it at around 8 or 9 degrees C . The lovely reddish colour and woody aroma are very inviting. It has a very oily and tart taste and the use of oak casks is quite obvious. There are also hints of fruit ( sour plum/cherry) and some slight vanilla notes. You must try this beer! Forget the port, have a Grand Cru.
4.5
4
4.5
5
Cascade First Harvest Ale
4,464
5.5
English Pale Ale
This beer has somewhat of a cult status in Australia and it is largely undeserved. It is made with wet hops on the first day of the Tasmanian hop harvest. I must say I was surprised by this beer as I was expecting nothing more than an Aussie lager style beer that had been made with ale yeast. It's not much more than that but it certainly is a drinkable beer. The flavour is somewhat like wet grass/hay but that is about the only remarkable flavour or aroma. I will most likely try next years batch ( 2004 ) but hopefully I won't have to pay it's undeserved price.
3
2.5
3
3.5
null
1
null
0
aleboy
Rodenbach Grand Cru
673
6
Flanders Red Ale
Devine!! ....Exceptional!!...A true classic. This is an incredibly challenging and assertive beer. I sampled it at around 8 or 9 degrees C . The lovely reddish colour and woody aroma are very inviting. It has a very oily and tart taste and the use of oak casks is quite obvious. There are also hints of fruit ( sour plum/cherry) and some slight vanilla notes. You must try this beer! Forget the port, have a Grand Cru.
4.5
4
4.5
5
KEO Beer
4,455
4.5
American Adjunct Lager
This beer really surprised me. I am not known as a fan of lagers and Cyprus is not known as a great brewing nation. The beer poured well with a thin white head that held its lace well. The aroma wasn't very dominant and was just a thin malty nose. The taste was slightly spicy / peppery (saaz?) which I found quite interesting for a lager ( especially a cold filtered one! ). Keo was quite a drinkable beer. Nothing super special, but, I certainly wouldn't knock the offer of one back. I have found this beer goes well with Greek and Lebanese foods.
3
3
3
3.5
1
1
null
-1
alewife
Salvator Doppel Bock
387
2025-09-07 00:00:00
Doppelbock
Oooh..Love it!!! Amber/dark copper color, but with minimal head. Mild sweet, malty nose...mmm. Medium-full body, and medium mouthfeel.......!! Love the taste...sweet, malty, a touch nutty, smooth finish.. again: mmmm! Can drink this any time of the day/any day of the week/any week of the year.....you get the picture!!!!
4
4
4.5
4.5
Storm King Stout
1,013
2025-01-09 00:00:00
Russian Imperial Stout
Black as night with a tan lacy 'crown'. Very nice to look at. Dark chocolate, alcohol nose with hints of fruit. Chewy mouth feel, creamy on the tongue. Espresso and dark chocolate is very strong in this brew. Very nice flavor overall, but my preference is for a slightly sweeter taste.
5
4
4.5
4
-1
0
-1
0
alewife
Raison D'etre
1,180
8
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Turned on to this one by Bierman9 (not a complete fool, he!!) Its dark copper color and fine head are good, and things get better from there. Sweet malty, fruity nose, and verrry good body and mouthfeel. The taste is of currants, raisins, malty sweetness and candy sugar....mmmmmm!! Easy to drink plenty o' these, especially on tap!
4
4.5
4.5
4.5
Samuel Adams Double Bock (Imperial Series)
47,785
2025-05-09 00:00:00
Doppelbock
This is one of my all-time favorites! Nice sweet, malty nose. Has a nice fine, creamy head on top of a great chestnut colored body. Tastes of molasses and caramel smooth out nicely over the palate. This is a great one for sipping and enjoying. 2002 is not a bad year, but if you can hold on to it for awhile and drink it in a year or two, WOW!!! Ages beautifully!!!
5
4.5
4.5
4.5
0
0
1
0
alewife
Raison D'etre
1,180
8
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Turned on to this one by Bierman9 (not a complete fool, he!!) Its dark copper color and fine head are good, and things get better from there. Sweet malty, fruity nose, and verrry good body and mouthfeel. The taste is of currants, raisins, malty sweetness and candy sugar....mmmmmm!! Easy to drink plenty o' these, especially on tap!
4
4.5
4.5
4.5
SkullSplitter
402
2025-05-08 00:00:00
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
This brew is very nice. Reddish brown in color with a creamy lacy head. Sweet, raisiny nose, caramel raisin in flavor with barley-wine-like similarities. Hoppy dry end tastes. Fairly smooth mouth, creamy. Gotta try this one!!!
4.5
4
4.5
4.5
0
0
1
0
alewife
Storm King Stout
1,013
2025-01-09 00:00:00
Russian Imperial Stout
Black as night with a tan lacy 'crown'. Very nice to look at. Dark chocolate, alcohol nose with hints of fruit. Chewy mouth feel, creamy on the tongue. Espresso and dark chocolate is very strong in this brew. Very nice flavor overall, but my preference is for a slightly sweeter taste.
5
4
4.5
4
Samuel Adams Double Bock (Imperial Series)
47,785
2025-05-09 00:00:00
Doppelbock
This is one of my all-time favorites! Nice sweet, malty nose. Has a nice fine, creamy head on top of a great chestnut colored body. Tastes of molasses and caramel smooth out nicely over the palate. This is a great one for sipping and enjoying. 2002 is not a bad year, but if you can hold on to it for awhile and drink it in a year or two, WOW!!! Ages beautifully!!!
5
4.5
4.5
4.5
1
-1
0
1
alewife
Storm King Stout
1,013
2025-01-09 00:00:00
Russian Imperial Stout
Black as night with a tan lacy 'crown'. Very nice to look at. Dark chocolate, alcohol nose with hints of fruit. Chewy mouth feel, creamy on the tongue. Espresso and dark chocolate is very strong in this brew. Very nice flavor overall, but my preference is for a slightly sweeter taste.
5
4
4.5
4
SkullSplitter
402
2025-05-08 00:00:00
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
This brew is very nice. Reddish brown in color with a creamy lacy head. Sweet, raisiny nose, caramel raisin in flavor with barley-wine-like similarities. Hoppy dry end tastes. Fairly smooth mouth, creamy. Gotta try this one!!!
4.5
4
4.5
4.5
1
0
0
1
alewife
Salvator Doppel Bock
387
2025-09-07 00:00:00
Doppelbock
Oooh..Love it!!! Amber/dark copper color, but with minimal head. Mild sweet, malty nose...mmm. Medium-full body, and medium mouthfeel.......!! Love the taste...sweet, malty, a touch nutty, smooth finish.. again: mmmm! Can drink this any time of the day/any day of the week/any week of the year.....you get the picture!!!!
4
4
4.5
4.5
SkullSplitter
402
2025-05-08 00:00:00
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
This brew is very nice. Reddish brown in color with a creamy lacy head. Sweet, raisiny nose, caramel raisin in flavor with barley-wine-like similarities. Hoppy dry end tastes. Fairly smooth mouth, creamy. Gotta try this one!!!
4.5
4
4.5
4.5
-1
0
-1
1
alewife
SkullSplitter
402
2025-05-08 00:00:00
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
This brew is very nice. Reddish brown in color with a creamy lacy head. Sweet, raisiny nose, caramel raisin in flavor with barley-wine-like similarities. Hoppy dry end tastes. Fairly smooth mouth, creamy. Gotta try this one!!!
4.5
4
4.5
4.5
Samuel Adams Double Bock (Imperial Series)
47,785
2025-05-09 00:00:00
Doppelbock
This is one of my all-time favorites! Nice sweet, malty nose. Has a nice fine, creamy head on top of a great chestnut colored body. Tastes of molasses and caramel smooth out nicely over the palate. This is a great one for sipping and enjoying. 2002 is not a bad year, but if you can hold on to it for awhile and drink it in a year or two, WOW!!! Ages beautifully!!!
5
4.5
4.5
4.5
0
-1
0
-1
alewife
Salvator Doppel Bock
387
2025-09-07 00:00:00
Doppelbock
Oooh..Love it!!! Amber/dark copper color, but with minimal head. Mild sweet, malty nose...mmm. Medium-full body, and medium mouthfeel.......!! Love the taste...sweet, malty, a touch nutty, smooth finish.. again: mmmm! Can drink this any time of the day/any day of the week/any week of the year.....you get the picture!!!!
4
4
4.5
4.5
Samuel Adams Double Bock (Imperial Series)
47,785
2025-05-09 00:00:00
Doppelbock
This is one of my all-time favorites! Nice sweet, malty nose. Has a nice fine, creamy head on top of a great chestnut colored body. Tastes of molasses and caramel smooth out nicely over the palate. This is a great one for sipping and enjoying. 2002 is not a bad year, but if you can hold on to it for awhile and drink it in a year or two, WOW!!! Ages beautifully!!!
5
4.5
4.5
4.5
-1
-1
-1
1
alewife
Salvator Doppel Bock
387
2025-09-07 00:00:00
Doppelbock
Oooh..Love it!!! Amber/dark copper color, but with minimal head. Mild sweet, malty nose...mmm. Medium-full body, and medium mouthfeel.......!! Love the taste...sweet, malty, a touch nutty, smooth finish.. again: mmmm! Can drink this any time of the day/any day of the week/any week of the year.....you get the picture!!!!
4
4
4.5
4.5
Raison D'etre
1,180
8
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Turned on to this one by Bierman9 (not a complete fool, he!!) Its dark copper color and fine head are good, and things get better from there. Sweet malty, fruity nose, and verrry good body and mouthfeel. The taste is of currants, raisins, malty sweetness and candy sugar....mmmmmm!! Easy to drink plenty o' these, especially on tap!
4
4.5
4.5
4.5
-1
0
-1
1
alewife
Raison D'etre
1,180
8
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Turned on to this one by Bierman9 (not a complete fool, he!!) Its dark copper color and fine head are good, and things get better from there. Sweet malty, fruity nose, and verrry good body and mouthfeel. The taste is of currants, raisins, malty sweetness and candy sugar....mmmmmm!! Easy to drink plenty o' these, especially on tap!
4
4.5
4.5
4.5
Storm King Stout
1,013
2025-01-09 00:00:00
Russian Imperial Stout
Black as night with a tan lacy 'crown'. Very nice to look at. Dark chocolate, alcohol nose with hints of fruit. Chewy mouth feel, creamy on the tongue. Espresso and dark chocolate is very strong in this brew. Very nice flavor overall, but my preference is for a slightly sweeter taste.
5
4
4.5
4
-1
0
1
-1
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